Caramel

996 perfumes

About

Sweet, buttery, burnt sugar character

Scent Profile

Caramel accord is characterized by a sweet, buttery aroma with pronounced burnt sugar facets. It has a warm, gourmand quality, often evoking the scent of cooked sugar or toffee. The accord typically features creamy, slightly toasted undertones and a lingering, edible richness.

Signature Notes

Notes most distinctively associated with Caramel fragrances.

Brown Sugar 227

Dark Chocolate 494

Toffee 137

Biscuit 42

Popcorn 33

Butter 128

Milk 552

Cotton Candy 368

Common Notes

Notes most frequently found in Caramel fragrances.

Dark Chocolate 494

Dulce De Leche 20

Musk 14677

Toffee 137

Popcorn 33

Butter 128

Milk 552

Cotton Candy 368

History

Caramel as an accord emerged in modern perfumery with the rise of gourmand fragrances in the late 20th century. Its popularity grew after the introduction of ethyl-maltol in the 1990s, which enabled perfumers to recreate realistic caramel notes. The accord reflects a broader trend toward edible, comforting scent profiles in contemporary fragrance design.

In Perfumery

Perfumers use caramel accord to impart sweetness and warmth, often in the heart or base of gourmand and oriental fragrances. It is commonly paired with vanilla, tonka bean, praline, and fruity notes to enhance a dessert-like effect. Caramel can also soften woody or spicy compositions, adding a smooth, indulgent dimension.