Fragrance comparison

Lemon Cake vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

Lemon Cake

Oakcha

3.8935 votes

Rank #35,564 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #33,386 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset Caramel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lemon Cake
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lemon Cake1/7

Sunset Caramel5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sunset Caramel
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Sunset Caramel
Sillage & projection: Sunset Caramel
Value for money: Lemon Cake
Versatility: Sunset Caramel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sunset Caramel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lemon CakeOakcha

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

3.90/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerSunset CaramelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySunset Caramel

SillageSunset Caramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value35

Category winnerLemon CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

coconut44%

aromatic30%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain

Heart

BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond

Base

VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Orange Blossom, Almond and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sunset Caramel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall41

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunset CaramelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha 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 …

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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…

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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 Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel takes 5 of 7 categories. Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lemon Cake or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel lasts longest (Sunset Caramel 63/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lemon Cake or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel projects furthest (Sunset Caramel 56/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lemon Cake and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Orange Blossom, Almond and Vanilla.

Is Lemon Cake or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lemon Cake and Sunset Caramel?

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. 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.