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OR ± Cashmere vs Dulce Fundamentum

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

Updated 172 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • OR ± Cashmere

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Dulce Fundamentum

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

OR ± Cashmere3/7
Dulce Fundamentum4/7
Ratings & consensus
Dulce Fundamentum
Community sentiment
Dulce Fundamentum
Longevity
OR ± Cashmere
Sillage & projection
OR ± Cashmere
Value for money
Dulce Fundamentum
Versatility
OR ± Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dulce Fundamentum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OR ± CashmereUERMI
Dulce FundamentumLumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%
4.22/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerDulce FundamentumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
46%Like
11%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

50%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
1%Dislike
3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerDulce FundamentumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityOR ± Cashmere

SillageOR ± Cashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value56
Category winnerDulce FundamentumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber88%
nutty77%
rum65%
musky53%
powdery42%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
caramel84%
chocolate77%
nutty69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both nutty and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
ChocolateCaramelHazelnutRum
Heart
VanillaHoneyAlmond MilkAmber
Base
White MuskTonka BeanCotton Candy
InformationalShared notesRum, Amber, Hazelnut and White Musk. Durations are only published for OR ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring24
Summer5
Fall100
Winter100
Day77
Night100
Spring42
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOR ± CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex73
Women14
Date 32%Casual 30%Work 25%Party 14%
Men4
Unisex36
Women61
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,561

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDulce FundamentumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The rum hits immediately. That boozy punch stings your nostrils with medicinal alcohol fumes for three quick minutes before relaxing into rich warmth. Then the real scent emerges. A thick layer of roasted hazelnut and golden amber coats your skin, skipping sugary sweetness to focus on dry toasted nut husks. It feels e…

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Dulce Fundamentum by Lumi is a gourmand fragrance that blends rich chocolate, warm caramel, and a splash of rum. Designed for those who crave deep sweetness, it wears well during the colder months. This scent provides a cozy, enveloping experience for both men and women, focusing on edible notes that linger on the ski…

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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, OR ± Cashmere or Dulce Fundamentum?

Dulce Fundamentum takes 4 of 7 categories. OR ± Cashmere is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes; Dulce Fundamentum is rated 4.22/5 from 115 votes. Choose OR ± Cashmere for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dulce Fundamentum for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, OR ± Cashmere or Dulce Fundamentum?

OR ± Cashmere lasts longest (OR ± Cashmere 79/100, Dulce Fundamentum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OR ± Cashmere or Dulce Fundamentum?

OR ± Cashmere projects furthest (OR ± Cashmere 69/100, Dulce Fundamentum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OR ± Cashmere and Dulce Fundamentum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share nutty and powdery accords. Common notes include Rum, Amber, Hazelnut and White Musk.

Is OR ± Cashmere or Dulce Fundamentum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dulce Fundamentum is the stronger pick. For winter, OR ± Cashmere is the stronger pick. OR ± Cashmere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OR ± Cashmere and Dulce Fundamentum?

OR ± Cashmere features Rum, Amber, Hazelnut, Woody Notes and White Musk. Dulce Fundamentum has top notes of Chocolate, Caramel, Hazelnut and Rum, heart notes of Vanilla, Honey, Almond Milk and Amber, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Cotton Candy.

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