Fragrance comparison

Rodeo vs Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rodeo

Byredo

3.7064 votes

Rank #12,921 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut

Dossier

3.1656 votes

Rank #40,135 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rodeo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rodeo
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rodeo5/7

Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rodeo
Community sentiment: Rodeo
Longevity: Rodeo
Sillage & projection: Rodeo
Value for money: Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut
Versatility: Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rodeo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RodeoByredo

Caramelized Lavender & HazelnutDossier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

3.16/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerRodeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

21%Love

25%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

20%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerRodeoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityRodeo

SillageRodeo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value79

Category winnerCaramelized Lavender & HazelnutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery91%

violet83%

animalic74%

woody65%

musky56%

woody100%

patchouli92%

nutty84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Leather

Heart

SuedeViolet

Base

VetiverBlack Amber

Top15-30 mins

Hazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVioletOrange

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmbroxanVetiverSuede

InformationalShared notesSuede, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer18

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night48

Spring65

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night76

Category winnerCaramelized Lavender & HazelnutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Men8

Unisex68

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,921

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#40,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRodeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rodeo by Byredo captures an imagined, cinematic take on the American West. It balances the grit of leather with the soft, powdery pull of violet and suede. This unisex fragrance leans toward an introspective, clean aesthetic rather than a rugged, animalic one, making it suitable for professional settings or transition…

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Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut by Dossier takes an unusual approach to cozy everyday wear by pairing sweet roasted hazelnut with crisp French lavender and a base of earthy patchouli. Instead of a standard sugary gourmand, this unisex scent opens with the warmth of salted toasted nuts before settling into herbal purpl…

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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, Rodeo or Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut?

Rodeo takes 5 of 7 categories. Rodeo is rated 3.70/5 from 64 votes; Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut is rated 3.16/5 from 56 votes. Choose Rodeo for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rodeo or Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut?

Rodeo lasts longest (Rodeo 70/100, Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rodeo or Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut?

Rodeo projects furthest (Rodeo 69/100, Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rodeo and Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Suede, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Rodeo or Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut better for summer or winter?

For summer, Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut is the stronger pick. For winter, Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut is the stronger pick. Rodeo suits daytime wear; Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rodeo and Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut?

Rodeo has top notes of Leather, heart notes of Suede and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Black Amber. Caramelized Lavender & Hazelnut has top notes of Hazelnut, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Orange, a base of Patchouli, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Suede.