Note
All 205 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This sweet and indulgent note evokes images of warm desserts, inviting the senses with its rich and creamy essence. Often associated with the comforting warmth of freshly made caramel, it brings a luscious, sugary quality to fragrances, creating an instant sense of nostalgia and happiness. The character of this note can range from soft and buttery to slightly burnt, with nuances that add depth and complexity. In perfumery, caramel typically finds its place within sweet and gourmand fragrance families, where it harmonizes beautifully with other notes like vanilla, chocolate, and spices. Beyond its sweet appeal, caramel can also ground a composition, lending a cozy warmth that enhances both floral and fruity notes, creating a balanced and inviting scent experience. It often serves as a base note, providing lasting depth and richness in a perfume's dry down. However, in certain formulations, it can also add a playful sweetness in the heart, making it a versatile and beloved ingredient among perfumers looking to evoke warmth, comfort, and a touch of decadence.
205 fragrances · 41 brands · £9–£207

This sweet and indulgent note evokes images of warm desserts, inviting the senses with its rich and creamy essence. Often associated with the comforting warmth of freshly made caramel, it brings a luscious, sugary quality to fragrances, creating an instant sense of nostalgia and happiness. The character of this note can range from soft and buttery to slightly burnt, with nuances that add depth and complexity. In perfumery, caramel typically finds its place within sweet and gourmand fragrance families, where it harmonizes beautifully with other notes like vanilla, chocolate, and spices. Beyond its sweet appeal, caramel can also ground a composition, lending a cozy warmth that enhances both floral and fruity notes, creating a balanced and inviting scent experience. It often serves as a base note, providing lasting depth and richness in a perfume's dry down. However, in certain formulations, it can also add a playful sweetness in the heart, making it a versatile and beloved ingredient among perfumers looking to evoke warmth, comfort, and a touch of decadence.
The top rated options are Lattafa Teriaq by Quentin Bisch (8.7/10), Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky (8.6/10) and Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel (8.6/10).
41 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Afnan, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ajmal, Al Aneeq, Al Haramain, Al Wataniah, Alexandria Fragrances and 33 others.
Prices range between £9 and £207 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.