Is ALREHAB PERFUMES Caramello a dupe of Serge Lutens Santal de Mysore?
Santal de Mysore EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1991 | Year | 2025 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Caramello EDP
Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens and Caramello by ALREHAB PERFUMES are both bold, divisive fragrances, yet they cater to distinct olfactory desires. Santal de Mysore is an assertive sandalwood fragrance with a spicy edge reminiscent of an Indian spice market. It's a mid-tier priced scent that appeals to those unafraid of making a statement. In contrast, Caramello is a budget-friendly gourmand perfume that leans heavily on sweet, creamy caramel notes. While Santal de Mysore may evoke a sense of exotic warmth, Caramello offers a dessert-like sweetness. Choose Santal de Mysore for a spicy, woody journey; opt for Caramello if a sweet, gourmand experience is your preference. Both are not for the faint-hearted, but their fragrance paths are distinctly different.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal de Mysore
- Caramello
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love spicy sandalwood scents.
- You prefer mid-tier priced perfumes.
- You enjoy bold, statement fragrances.
- You adore sweet, gourmand perfumes.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly option.
- You want a dessert-like fragrance experience.
Caraway-spiced sandalwood, creamy and buttery, over styrax and benzoin. A big, resinous, curry-edged woody scent that is never subtle and rewards those who like it rich.
Salted caramel and vanilla on a sandalwood base, opened by pistachio and almond. A loud, sweet, long-lasting gourmand in the vein of Sol de Janeiro's Caramello, made for cold weather and casual dates.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Spicy Notes
31% share of the perfume
Caraway
22% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
23%
vs
1%
Spicy Notes
31% share of the perfume
Caraway
22% share of the perfume
Benzoin
14% share of the perfume
Styrax
10% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
23%
vs
1%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Spiced caraway, styrax and deep creamy sandalwood feel thick and warm on skin. Autumn comes first, winter is close behind, and in heat the richness gets heavy.
Occasions
The strong, spicy, resinous profile and robust sillage are too imposing for an office. The warm, sensual sandalwood and long wear suit evening dates and cool-weather formal occasions, and it is a fine choice for casual wear at home. It lacks the freshness for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Dense, sweet and lingering, it is at its best on casual days and dates. It is a bit heavy for the office and too sugary for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood
Adds benzoin and caraway, drops almond and caramel
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 6 Nov); the shop charges its own price. How import charges work
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