Fragrance comparison

Sugar Plum vs Caramel Fundamentals

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Sugar Plum

Demeter Fragrance

3.9562 votes

Rank #17,175 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Caramel Fundamentals

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,642 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caramel Fundamentals takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sugar Plum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Caramel Fundamentals
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Sugar Plum1/4

Caramel Fundamentals3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sugar PlumDemeter Fragrance

Caramel FundamentalsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

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 hate

31%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCaramel Fundamentals

SillageCaramel Fundamentals

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCaramel FundamentalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

honey72%

woody58%

nutty44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

caramel92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

rum69%

chocolate61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dried FruitsHoneyHazelnutDried PlumAromatic Spices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ChocolateCaramelRumCotton CandyVanillaTonka BeanHoneyAlmond MilkHazelnutWhite MuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney and Hazelnut. Durations are only published for Sugar Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Casual 45%Date 24%Work 20%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#46,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSugar PlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Sugar Plum captures the nostalgic sweetness of candied holiday confections in an easy cologne spray. A bright splash of dried plum and glazed dark fruits greets you right away, supported by warm aromatic spices and runny honey. The scent feels cozy, nostalgic, and immediately approachable. It does not pretend …

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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 …

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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, Sugar Plum or Caramel Fundamentals?

Caramel Fundamentals takes 3 of 4 categories. Sugar Plum is rated 3.95/5 from 62 votes; Caramel Fundamentals is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sugar Plum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Caramel Fundamentals for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Sugar Plum or Caramel Fundamentals?

Caramel Fundamentals lasts longest (Caramel Fundamentals 60/100, Sugar Plum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sugar Plum or Caramel Fundamentals?

Caramel Fundamentals projects furthest (Caramel Fundamentals 75/100, Sugar Plum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sugar Plum and Caramel Fundamentals smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey and Hazelnut.

Is Sugar Plum or Caramel Fundamentals better for summer or winter?

Sugar Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sugar Plum and Caramel Fundamentals?

Sugar Plum features Dried Fruits, Honey, Hazelnut, Dried Plum and Aromatic Spices. Caramel Fundamentals features Chocolate, Caramel, Rum, Cotton Candy and Vanilla.