Fragrance comparison

Numero 1 vs Caramel Lover

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Numero 1

Posh Extrait

4.754 votes

Rank #49,697 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Caramel Lover

Nimere Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #61,787 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Numero 1 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Numero 1
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caramel Lover
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Numero 13/3

Caramel Lover0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Numero 1
Sillage & projection: Numero 1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Numero 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 1Posh Extrait

Caramel LoverNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 10%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNumero 1

SillageNumero 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

marine84%

sweet77%

salty69%

caramel61%

caramel100%

sweet92%

amber84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Aquatic notesSea Salt

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelBenzoinJasmineHoney

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodAmber

Top

CaramelPink PepperKumquat

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangMyrtleTurmericGinger

Base

Tolu BalsamTonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarSiamGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Numero 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,697

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,787

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNumero 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Posh Extrait Numero 1 pulls sweet dessert directly into cold ocean surf. The contrast is immediate. Crisp sea salt and cool aquatic notes hit first, cutting the air like a sudden coastal gust before any sugary heaviness can settle. Give it five minutes. A thick slab of melted caramel and resinous benzoin emerges on wa…

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Caramel Lover by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, sugary profile centered on rich caramel and balsamic resins. Launched in 2015, this unisex scent balances sweet top notes with a heavy, complex base of woods and spices. It is best suited for cold-weather wear when the depth of the resins can fully unfold on the skin.

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, Numero 1 or Caramel Lover?

Numero 1 takes 3 of 3 categories. Numero 1 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Caramel Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Numero 1 for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Caramel Lover for a caramel and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 1 or Caramel Lover?

Numero 1 lasts longest (Numero 1 100/100, Caramel Lover 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 1 or Caramel Lover?

Numero 1 projects furthest (Numero 1 75/100, Caramel Lover 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 1 and Caramel Lover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Numero 1 or Caramel Lover better for summer or winter?

Numero 1 suits evening wear; Caramel Lover suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 1 and Caramel Lover?

Numero 1 has top notes of Aquatic notes and Sea Salt, heart notes of Caramel, Benzoin, Jasmine and Honey, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Caramel Lover has top notes of Caramel, Pink Pepper and Kumquat, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Sandalwood.