Fragrance comparison

2828 vs Meloe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 312 ratings analysed

6 wins

2828

Acqua Alpes

3.6072 votes

Rank #14,364 CitrusAromatic

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70%scent match

Closely related

Meloe

Teo Cabanel

3.65240 votes

Rank #17,278 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2828 takes 6 of 7 categories.

2828
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meloe
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

28286/7

Meloe1/7

Ratings & consensus: Meloe
Community sentiment: 2828
Longevity: 2828
Sillage & projection: 2828
Value for money: 2828
Versatility: 2828
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2828

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2828Acqua Alpes

MeloeTeo Cabanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

3.65/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerMeloeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

240 votes

Category winner2828Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity2828

Sillage2828

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value34

Category winner2828Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

white floral44%

green30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

white floral58%

green44%

lavender30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

CedarBasil

Top

LemonBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomNutmegJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winner2828Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

Men2

Unisex72

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#17,278

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winner2828Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2828 by Acqua Alpes is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. 2828 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are Cedar and Basil.

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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, 2828 or Meloe?

2828 takes 6 of 7 categories. 2828 is rated 3.60/5 from 72 votes; Meloe is rated 3.65/5 from 240 votes. Choose 2828 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meloe for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 2828 or Meloe?

2828 lasts longest (2828 65/100, Meloe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2828 or Meloe?

2828 projects furthest (2828 59/100, Meloe 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2828 and Meloe smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is 2828 or Meloe better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2828 is the stronger pick. For winter, Meloe is the stronger pick. 2828 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2828 and Meloe?

2828 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Basil. 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.