Lemon Cake vs Emeraude Gourmande
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Emeraude Gourmande takes 6 of 7 categories.
Lemon CakeChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emeraude GourmandeChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lemon Cake1/7
Emeraude Gourmande6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Emeraude Gourmande
- Community sentiment
- Emeraude Gourmande
- Longevity
- Emeraude Gourmande
- Sillage & projection
- Emeraude Gourmande
- Value for money
- Lemon Cake
- Versatility
- Emeraude Gourmande
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Emeraude Gourmande
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lemon CakeOakchaEmeraude GourmandeLes Fleurs du GolfeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%
4.27/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%
Category winnerEmeraude GourmandeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
35 votes
57%Love
24%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerEmeraude GourmandeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEmeraude Gourmande
SillageEmeraude Gourmande
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLemon CakeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
coconut44%
aromatic30%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
caramel84%
white floral77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain
Heart
BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond
Base
VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
CaramelRed FruitsCoconutBergamotOrange
Heart3-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Emeraude Gourmande, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall41
Winter29
Day100
Night20
Spring78
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day94
Night100
Category winnerEmeraude GourmandeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,420
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,723
PerfumerEmna Doghri
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerEmeraude GourmandeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOakcha Lemon Cake opens with a bright burst of sugary lemon zest, tart lime, and juicy orange that smells like fresh lemon curd spread over warm pastry. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a bakery sweet heart of crunchy almond biscuit, grated coconut, and soft orange blossom petals. The base lingers …
Reviews →Emeraude Gourmande by Les Fleurs du Golfe is a rich, playful gourmand that blends spun caramel and ripe red berries with sunny orange blossom and cozy vanilla. The scent opens with an immediate splash of tart bergamot and candied berries before mellowing into creamy coconut and warm sugar. It smells like biting into a…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lemon Cake or Emeraude Gourmande?
Emeraude Gourmande takes 6 of 7 categories. Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes; Emeraude Gourmande is rated 4.27/5 from 37 votes. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emeraude Gourmande for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lemon Cake or Emeraude Gourmande?
Emeraude Gourmande lasts longest (Emeraude Gourmande 69/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lemon Cake or Emeraude Gourmande?
Emeraude Gourmande projects furthest (Emeraude Gourmande 66/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lemon Cake and Emeraude Gourmande smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Lemon Cake or Emeraude Gourmande better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lemon Cake is the stronger pick. For winter, Emeraude Gourmande is the stronger pick. Lemon Cake suits daytime wear; Emeraude Gourmande suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lemon Cake and Emeraude Gourmande?
Lemon Cake has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Biscuit, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Meringue, Caramel and Musk. Emeraude Gourmande has top notes of Caramel, Red Fruits, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Musk.
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