Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Meloe

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 295 ratings analysed

4 wins

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Meloe

Teo Cabanel

3.65240 votes

Rank #16,810 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#2 citrus/basil takes 4 of 7 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meloe
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

#2 citrus/basil4/7

Meloe3/7

Ratings & consensus: #2 citrus/basil
Community sentiment: #2 citrus/basil
Longevity: Meloe
Sillage & projection: Meloe
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: #2 citrus/basil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Meloe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

MeloeTeo Cabanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

3.65/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winner#2 citrus/basilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

18%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

240 votes

Category winner#2 citrus/basilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMeloe

SillageMeloe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value34

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

white floral58%

green44%

lavender30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

LemonBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomNutmegJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winner#2 citrus/basilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men2

Unisex72

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,810

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerMeloeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Meloe by Teo Cabanel opens with a bright splash of Sicilian lemon and Calabria bergamot, balanced by a green sprig of fresh basil. This light, breezy eau de parfum quickly relaxes into a soft, clean skin scent. It is built specifically for hot summer mornings when you want to feel fresh without wearing a heavy perfume.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #2 citrus/basil or Meloe?

#2 citrus/basil takes 4 of 7 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Meloe is rated 3.65/5 from 240 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meloe for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Meloe?

They last about the same: Meloe 47/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Meloe?

Meloe projects furthest (Meloe 49/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Meloe smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Meloe better for summer or winter?

For summer, #2 citrus/basil is the stronger pick. For winter, #2 citrus/basil is the stronger pick. #2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Meloe?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Meloe has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.