Fragrance comparison

Paris – Paris vs Caramel

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 998 ratings analysed

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Caramel

Arabian Wind

3.7447 votes

Rank #30,719 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caramel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Paris – Paris3/7

Caramel4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ParisChanel

CaramelArabian Wind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerParis – ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

26%Love

45%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerParis – ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCaramel

SillageCaramel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCaramelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top

CypressCitrusesWoody NotesBitter OrangeJasmine

Heart

PatchouliMuskIrisNeroliDamask Rose

Base

AmberIncenseBenzoinChocolateCaramelWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Damask Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Paris – Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Spring35

Summer41

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night100

Category winnerCaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,719

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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Caramel opens brighter than its name suggests, with bitter orange, citrus and cypress cutting through the sweetness before the scent settles into amber, benzoin and soft smoke. The caramel and chocolate facets sit low in the base rather than turning fully dessert-like. This reads as a warm woody amber with a sweet edg…

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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, Paris – Paris or Caramel?

Caramel takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes; Caramel is rated 3.74/5 from 47 votes. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caramel for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Paris or Caramel?

Caramel lasts longest (Caramel 67/100, Paris – Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Paris or Caramel?

Caramel projects furthest (Caramel 55/100, Paris – Paris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Paris and Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Citruses, Damask Rose and Patchouli.

Is Paris – Paris or Caramel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Caramel is the stronger pick. Paris – Paris suits daytime wear; Caramel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Paris and Caramel?

Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli. Caramel has top notes of Cypress, Citruses, Woody Notes and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Musk, Iris and Neroli, a base of Amber, Incense, Benzoin and Chocolate.