Question 1

What's the difference between Not A Cake and Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Not A Cake is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Duduar Milano (2025) dominated by Sweet accords. Escapade Gourmande is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Mataha (2020) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Not A Cake or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Not A Cake scores 4.31/5 vs Escapade Gourmande at 4.14/5. Escapade Gourmande's standout strength: Warm, creamy vanilla with silky custard-like quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Not A Cake and Escapade Gourmande smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Sugar. Escapade Gourmande: Escapade Gourmande est un parfum à la vanille bien composé mais extrêmement sucré qui ne justifie pas le battage médiatique dont il jouit sur les réseaux sociaux.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Not A Cake or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Not A Cake vs Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Not A Cake scores highest for winter wear; Escapade Gourmande scores highest for winter wear. Not A Cake leans daytime, Escapade Gourmande leans daytime.

Not A Cake vs Escapade Gourmande

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Not A Cake (5)

Uniques à Escapade Gourmande (3)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Escapade Gourmande

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Not A Cake	Escapade Gourmande
Marque	Duduar Milano	Maison Mataha
Année	2025	2020
Évaluation	4.31	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	7	5