Fragrance comparison

Monalisa vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Monalisa

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #47,844 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #30,077 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monalisa
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Monalisa3/4

Sunset Caramel1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonalisaMad Parfumeur

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.90/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMonalisa

SillageMonalisa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMonalisaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bourbon PepperAniseRice

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyCorianderCoffee

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaCaramelMilk

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAnise, Orange Blossom, White Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sunset Caramel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#47,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSunset CaramelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monalisa opens with an unexpected burst of savory rice, bitter anise, and warm Bourbon pepper that feels dry on skin. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance reveals a floral heart of orange blossom and soft peony. Ground coriander adds a subtle herbal edge before dark coffee grounds pull the composition into cozy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monalisa or Sunset Caramel?

Monalisa takes 3 of 4 categories. Monalisa is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Monalisa for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monalisa or Sunset Caramel?

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

Which projects more, Monalisa or Sunset Caramel?

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

Do Monalisa and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Anise, Orange Blossom, White Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Monalisa or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

Monalisa suits day or night wear; Sunset Caramel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monalisa and Sunset Caramel?

Monalisa has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Anise and Rice, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Coriander and Coffee, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and 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.