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Gourmandbase note

Caramel

Burnt-sugar sweetness; buttery, golden and indulgent.

Fragrance Family

Gourmand

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 4/9

Caramel carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.

About Caramel in Perfumery

Caramel belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Caramel

Scandal

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2017

Bonbon

Viktor&Rolf · 2014

Raghba

Lattafa · 2014

Candy

Prada · 2011

Love Don't Be Shy

Kilian · 2007

Chergui

Serge Lutens · 2005

Angel

Mugler · 1992

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