Fragrance comparison

1873 vs Meli Melo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 330 ratings analysed

5 wins

1873

Histoires de Parfums

3.76320 votes

Rank #8,008 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #57,920 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1873 takes 5 of 5 categories.

1873
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

18735/5

Meli Melo0/5

Ratings & consensus: 1873
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1873
Sillage & projection: 1873
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1873
Fragranxe ranking: 1873

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1873Histoires de Parfums

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

Category winner1873Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

320 votes

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity1873

Sillage1873

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesGrapefruitTangerineLimeOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyWildflowersViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

Category winner1873Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex29

Women56

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1873Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1873 by Histoires de Parfums opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine that instantly wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, a delicate heart of creamy orange blossom, clean lavender, and powdery violet emerges, softening the initial bite. The real surprise…

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Queen B Meli Melo starts with a sharp, vibrant burst of freshly squeezed lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening hits fast and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash yields to subtle orange blossom and crushed green herbal notes. What makes this unisex blend unusual is its rap…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1873 or Meli Melo?

1873 takes 5 of 5 categories. 1873 is rated 3.76/5 from 320 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose 1873 for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1873 or Meli Melo?

1873 lasts longest (1873 65/100, Meli Melo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1873 or Meli Melo?

1873 projects furthest (1873 63/100, Meli Melo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1873 and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Grapefruit, Lime and Orange.

Is 1873 or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

1873 suits daytime wear; Meli Melo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1873 and Meli Melo?

1873 has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wildflowers, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Meli Melo has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Lime and Herbal Notes, a base of Oriental notes and Spicy Notes.