Question 1

What's the difference between Sel Caramel and Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Sel Caramel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Monde Gourmand (2022) dominated by Vanilla accords. Mod Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ariana Grande (2022) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Lactonic, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sel Caramel or Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sel Caramel scores 4.13/5 vs Mod Vanilla at 4.22/5. Mod Vanilla's standout strength: Unique tobacco/cigarette-like drydown that intrigues some users. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sel Caramel and Mod Vanilla smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Mod Vanilla: Mod Vanilla generates mixed reactions in the community, with its most distinctive feature being a tobacco or cigarette-like drydown that either fascinates or repels users.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sel Caramel or Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Sel Caramel vs Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Sel Caramel scores highest for fall wear; Mod Vanilla scores highest for winter wear. Sel Caramel leans daytime, Mod Vanilla leans daytime.

Sel Caramel vs Mod Vanilla

Comparison Summary

Unique to Mod Vanilla (7)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mod Vanilla

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Attribute	Sel Caramel	Mod Vanilla
Brand	Le Monde Gourmand	Ariana Grande
Year	2022	2022
Rating	4.13	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	7