Fragrance comparison

Sultan Gâteau d'Or vs R.E.M.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,595 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sultan Gâteau d'Or

M. Micallef

4.336 votes

Rank #49,535 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

R.E.M.

Ariana Grande

3.913,589 votes

Rank #2,853 SweetLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sultan Gâteau d'Or
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
R.E.M.
Choose it for a sweet and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sultan Gâteau d'Or2/3

R.E.M.1/3

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: R.E.M.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sultan Gâteau d'OrM. Micallef

R.E.M.Ariana Grande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 3%Had 2%Want 95%

3.91/ 5 · 3,589 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

36%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

3,589 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySultan Gâteau d'Or

SillageSultan Gâteau d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

vanilla72%

caramel58%

lactonic44%

tropical30%

sweet100%

lavender92%

powdery84%

caramel77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and caramel

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

ZefirCaramelSaltFigQuince

Heart

LavenderPear Blossom

Base

MuskTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Quince and Fig. 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–

Spring86

Summer45

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex32

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,853

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerR.E.M.Higher 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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Ariana Grande R.E.M. breaks away from traditional celebrity sugar bombs by pairing aromatic lavender with a salty gourmand core. Opening with crisp quince and juicy fig, the scent quickly shifts into a soft zefir marshmallow fluff seasoned with sea salt. The sweetness feels subdued rather than heavy, balanced by an he…

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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 R.E.M.?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or takes 2 of 3 categories. Sultan Gâteau d'Or is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; R.E.M. is rated 3.91/5 from 3,589 votes. Choose Sultan Gâteau d'Or for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose R.E.M. for a sweet and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sultan Gâteau d'Or or R.E.M.?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or lasts longest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 100/100, R.E.M. 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan Gâteau d'Or or R.E.M.?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or projects furthest (Sultan Gâteau d'Or 81/100, R.E.M. 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan Gâteau d'Or and R.E.M. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Quince and Fig.

Is Sultan Gâteau d'Or or R.E.M. 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 R.E.M.?

Sultan Gâteau d'Or features Caramel, Dates, Tahitian Vanilla, Litchi and Popcorn. R.E.M. has top notes of Zefir, Caramel, Salt and Fig, heart notes of Lavender and Pear Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.