Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Caramel Lover

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Caramel Lover

Nimere Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #61,787 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity.
Caramel Lover
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Patchouli1/3

Caramel Lover1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliAnn Steeger

Caramel LoverNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

caramel100%

sweet92%

amber84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both musky, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

CedarGuaiac Wood

Base

White Musk

Top

CaramelPink PepperKumquat

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangMyrtleTurmericGinger

Base

Tolu BalsamTonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarSiamGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

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#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,787

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaramel LoverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ann Steeger Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of charred wood and earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle on skin, smoky guaiac wood and dry cedar join the composition, creating an austere timber profile. White musk softens the dry-down, wrapping the raw woods in a quiet, powdery finish. It stays low to the skin fr…

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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.

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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, Patchouli or Caramel Lover?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Caramel Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity. Choose Caramel Lover for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Caramel Lover?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 40/100, Caramel Lover 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Caramel Lover?

Projection is very close: Patchouli 25/100, Caramel Lover 25/100 for sillage.

Do Patchouli and Caramel Lover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and White Musk.

Is Patchouli or Caramel Lover better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Caramel Lover suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Caramel Lover?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. 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.