Fragrance comparison

Sultan Gâteau d'Or vs Hera

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sultan Gâteau d'Or

M. Micallef

4.336 votes

Rank #49,519 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Hera

Thera Cosméticos

2.004 votes

Rank #72,100 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 3 of 3 categories.

Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Hera
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring.

Sultan Gâteau d'Or3/3

Hera0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Sillage & projection: Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sultan Gâteau d'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sultan Gâteau d'OrM. Micallef

HeraThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 3%Had 2%Want 95%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevitySultan Gâteau d'Or

SillageSultan Gâteau d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

vanilla72%

caramel58%

lactonic44%

tropical30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CaramelDatesTahitian VanillaLitchiPopcornMilk MoussePersimmonRumPeachKiwiQuinceFig

No top / heart / base split published

Top

KiwiQuinceLitchi

Heart

JasmineOrchid

Base

ChocolateMuskIris

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Kiwi and Quince. 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

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,100

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSultan Gâteau d'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sultan Gâteau d'Or by M. Micallef creates a dense, sugary experience centered on caramel and lactonic notes. It opens with vibrant fruity accords before melting into a long-lasting base of Tahitian vanilla and milk mousse. This gourmand profile suits cooler autumn evenings when you crave a comforting, dessert-like sce…

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Hera by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet litchi, tart kiwi, and quince. The fruitiness hits quickly in cold air, giving way to a floral center dominated by creamy jasmine and soft orchid. As the fragrance settles on skin, a dense base of dark chocolate, powdery iris, and warm musk takes over, giving …

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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, Sultan Gâteau d'Or or Hera?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 3 of 3 categories. Sultan Gâteau d'Or is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Hera is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sultan Gâteau d'Or for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Hera for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sultan Gâteau d'Or or Hera?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or lasts longest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 100/100, Hera 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan Gâteau d'Or or Hera?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or projects furthest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 81/100, Hera 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan Gâteau d'Or and Hera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Litchi, Kiwi and Quince.

Is Sultan Gâteau d'Or or Hera better for summer or winter?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultan Gâteau d'Or and Hera?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or features Caramel, Dates, Tahitian Vanilla, Litchi and Popcorn. Hera has top notes of Kiwi, Quince and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Chocolate, Musk and Iris.