Fragrance comparison

Sin & Pleasure vs Sunset Caramel

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sin & Pleasure

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.75299 votes

Rank #10,384 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset Caramel

Cave

3.9099 votes

Rank #30,363 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin & Pleasure takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sin & Pleasure
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sunset Caramel
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sin & Pleasure5/7

Sunset Caramel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sin & PleasureBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Sunset CaramelCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

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

33%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

243 votes

44%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerSin & PleasureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySin & Pleasure

SillageSin & Pleasure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSin & PleasureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

lactonic92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

caramel69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaPatchouliRumAlmondCaramelOudSandalwoodLeatherYlang YlangWhite FlowersOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

MilkCoconutAniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangWhite FlowersNectarineOrange BlossomHeliotropePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBourbon VanillaAmbergrisWhite MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Almond, Caramel 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

Spring41

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall61

Winter35

Day100

Night71

Category winnerSunset CaramelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

Men4

Unisex26

Women69

Casual 36%Date 29%Work 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,384

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#30,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSin & PleasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sin & Pleasure leans into a dark, plush idea of gourmand, opening with sweet almond, caramel and rum before settling into patchouli, woods, leather and a musky vanilla base. It reads rich, textured and slightly decadent rather than airy. On skin, it usually suits cool weather best. The sweetness and woody depth can fe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sin & Pleasure or Sunset Caramel?

Sin & Pleasure takes 5 of 7 categories. Sin & Pleasure is rated 3.75/5 from 299 votes; Sunset Caramel is rated 3.90/5 from 99 votes. Choose Sin & Pleasure for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sunset Caramel for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sin & Pleasure or Sunset Caramel?

Sin & Pleasure lasts longest (Sin & Pleasure 77/100, Sunset Caramel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sin & Pleasure or Sunset Caramel?

Sin & Pleasure projects furthest (Sin & Pleasure 64/100, Sunset Caramel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sin & Pleasure and Sunset Caramel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Almond, Caramel and Sandalwood.

Is Sin & Pleasure or Sunset Caramel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sin & Pleasure and Sunset Caramel?

Sin & Pleasure features Vanilla, Patchouli, Rum, Almond and Caramel. 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.