Pentimento vs Caramel Fundamentals
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PentimentoChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Caramel FundamentalsChoose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Pentimento2/4
Caramel Fundamentals2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pentimento
- Sillage & projection
- Caramel Fundamentals
- Value for money
- Caramel Fundamentals
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pentimento
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PentimentoJorum StudioCaramel FundamentalsThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
190 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPentimento
SillageCaramel Fundamentals
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCaramel FundamentalsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
sweet100%
caramel92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
rum69%
chocolate61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and rum
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Notes
ChocolateCaramelRumCotton CandyVanillaTonka BeanHoneyAlmond MilkHazelnutWhite MuskAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,552
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPentimentoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…
Reviews →Caramel Fundamentals by The Dua Brand is a dense Oriental Vanilla composition centered on indulgent gourmand notes. It opens with rich, buttery caramel and dark chocolate, transitioning into a core of toasted hazelnuts and boozy rum. Designed for those seeking a literal dessert-inspired fragrance, this scent offers a …
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, Pentimento or Caramel Fundamentals?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes; Caramel Fundamentals is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Caramel Fundamentals for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Pentimento or Caramel Fundamentals?
Pentimento lasts longest (Pentimento 67/100, Caramel Fundamentals 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pentimento or Caramel Fundamentals?
Caramel Fundamentals projects furthest (Caramel Fundamentals 75/100, Pentimento 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pentimento and Caramel Fundamentals smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and rum accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.
What are the notes in Pentimento and Caramel Fundamentals?
Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Caramel Fundamentals features Chocolate, Caramel, Rum, Cotton Candy and Vanilla.
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