Fragrance comparison

Paradiso vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Paradiso

Bi-es

3.88122 votes

Rank #14,681 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #33,533 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paradiso
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paradiso3/7

Sunset Caramel4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadisoBi-es

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 30%

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

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerParadisoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySunset Caramel

SillageSunset Caramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value35

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

powdery65%

lactonic53%

coconut42%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NectarineMangoBig StrawberryPink Grapefruit

Heart

CoconutWater Hyacinth

Base

MilkSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNectarine, Coconut, Milk 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradiso by Bi-es is a bright, aromatic fruity fragrance for women. It opens with juicy notes of nectarine, mango, and strawberry. As it settles, it reveals a creamy heart of coconut and milk, grounded by soft sandalwood. This casual, easygoing scent is ideal for warm summer days when you want something light, fun, an…

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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, Paradiso or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories. Paradiso is rated 3.88/5 from 122 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Paradiso for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Paradiso or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel lasts longest (Sunset Caramel 63/100, Paradiso 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradiso or Sunset Caramel?

Sunset Caramel projects furthest (Sunset Caramel 56/100, Paradiso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradiso and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Nectarine, Coconut, Milk and Sandalwood.

Is Paradiso or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paradiso and Sunset Caramel?

Paradiso has top notes of Nectarine, Mango, Big Strawberry and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Coconut and Water Hyacinth, a base of Milk, Sandalwood 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.