Fragrance comparison

7 THE ENTHUSIAST vs Uva Merlot

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

7 THE ENTHUSIAST

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #55,116 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Uva Merlot

O Boticário

4.20113 votes

Rank #26,688 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

7 THE ENTHUSIAST
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Uva Merlot
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

7 THE ENTHUSIAST2/4

Uva Merlot2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 7 THE ENTHUSIAST
Sillage & projection: 7 THE ENTHUSIAST
Value for money: Uva Merlot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Uva Merlot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

7 THE ENTHUSIASThOUSE OF hELIOS

Uva MerlotO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.20/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

57%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity7 THE ENTHUSIAST

Sillage7 THE ENTHUSIAST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerUva MerlotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

amber74%

yellow floral65%

tuberose56%

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSugarMusk

Top

Wild BerriesGrapesRed AppleTangerine

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangIrisLongoza

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarAmbretoneVetiverCashmere WoodAmbrocenide

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 7 THE ENTHUSIAST, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 24%Work 15%

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,116

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUva MerlotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

7 THE ENTHUSIAST by House of Helios bursts open with a bright splash of juicy tangerine and sunlit orange blossom. It is an immediate mood booster. The opening feels sunny, cheerful, and crisp without any sharp sourness. Within fifteen minutes, the scent deepens into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy tuberose, banan…

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O Boticário Uva Merlot opens with a bold burst of dark Concord grapes, tart wild berries, and crisp red apple before settling into a warm floral heart. Creamy tuberose and jasmine petals smooth out the sweet fruitiness, keeping the profile rich rather than sugary. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of cedar…

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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, 7 THE ENTHUSIAST or Uva Merlot?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 7 THE ENTHUSIAST is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Uva Merlot is rated 4.20/5 from 113 votes. Choose 7 THE ENTHUSIAST for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Uva Merlot for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 7 THE ENTHUSIAST or Uva Merlot?

7 THE ENTHUSIAST lasts longest (7 THE ENTHUSIAST 70/100, Uva Merlot 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 7 THE ENTHUSIAST or Uva Merlot?

7 THE ENTHUSIAST projects furthest (7 THE ENTHUSIAST 75/100, Uva Merlot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 7 THE ENTHUSIAST and Uva Merlot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is 7 THE ENTHUSIAST or Uva Merlot better for summer or winter?

7 THE ENTHUSIAST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 7 THE ENTHUSIAST and Uva Merlot?

7 THE ENTHUSIAST has top notes of Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sugar and Musk. Uva Merlot has top notes of Wild Berries, Grapes, Red Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Ambretone.