Fragrance comparison

Lait Concentré vs Sunset Caramel

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,307 ratings analysed

Lait Concentré

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.811,208 votes

Rank #4,906 LactonicCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #30,077 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 8 categories.

Lait Concentré
Choose it for a lactonic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lait Concentré3/8

Sunset Caramel4/8

Ratings & consensus: Lait Concentré
Community sentiment: Sunset Caramel
Longevity: Sunset Caramel
Sillage & projection: Sunset Caramel
Value for money: Lait Concentré
Versatility: Sunset Caramel
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Lait Concentré

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Lait ConcentréChabaud Maison de Parfum

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,208 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerLait ConcentréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

1,208 votes

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySunset Caramel

SillageSunset Caramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value35

Category winnerLait ConcentréBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

caramel83%

sweet65%

coconut48%

savory30%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both lactonic, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Milk

Heart2-4 hrs

Coconut

Base6-8 hrs

Caramel

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night48

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

Casual 49%Date 26%Work 17%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,906

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews187

Overall rank#30,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLait ConcentréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The aroma strikes you instantly. Lait Concentré bypasses traditional floral perfumery entirely to replicate the exact scent of canned sweetened condensed milk straight from the pantry. Sophie Chabaud crafts an uncanny edible opening centered on scalded milk and creamy lactose. A dry coconut flake undertone surfaces wi…

Reviews →

Sunset Caramel by Cave opens with a splash of sweet steamed milk, nutty almond, and creamy coconut, balanced by a tiny pinch of star anise. As it warms up, lush nectarine and sunny orange blossom keep the sweetness juicy rather than thick or heavy. The dry-down settles into warm caramel, bourbon vanilla, and soft sand…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lait Concentré or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 8 categories. Lait Concentré is rated 3.81/5 from 1,208 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Lait Concentré for a lactonic and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lait Concentré or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel lasts longest (Sunset Caramel 63/100, Lait Concentré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lait Concentré or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel projects furthest (Sunset Caramel 56/100, Lait Concentré 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lait Concentré and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Milk, Coconut and Caramel.

Is Lait Concentré or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sunset Caramel is the stronger pick. For winter, Lait Concentré is the stronger pick. Lait Concentré suits daytime wear; Sunset Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lait Concentré and Sunset Caramel?

Lait Concentré has top notes of Milk, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Caramel. Sunset Caramel has top notes of Milk, Coconut, Anise and Almond, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, White Flowers, Nectarine and Orange Blossom, a base of Caramel, Bourbon Vanilla, Ambergris and White Musk.