Fragrance comparison

Acqua Neroli vs Meloe

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,069 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua Neroli

Clean

3.65829 votes

Rank #36,755 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Meloe

Teo Cabanel

3.65240 votes

Rank #16,303 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acqua Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meloe
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Acqua Neroli4/7

Meloe2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua NeroliClean

MeloeTeo Cabanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 829 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

3.65/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerAcqua NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

829 votes

18%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerMeloeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAcqua Neroli

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAcqua NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

white floral58%

green44%

lavender30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotSicilian OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberSandalwood

Top

LemonBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomNutmegJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Acqua Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcqua NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex58

Women38

Men2

Unisex72

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,303

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerMeloeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Neroli by Clean is a bright citrus and white floral fragrance built around fresh neroli and sparkling fruit. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, Sicilian orange, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and uplifting, like cutting into fresh citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray settl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua Neroli or Meloe?

Acqua Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua Neroli is rated 3.65/5 from 829 votes; Meloe is rated 3.65/5 from 240 votes. Choose Acqua Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meloe for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Neroli or Meloe?

Acqua Neroli lasts longest (Acqua Neroli 58/100, Meloe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Neroli or Meloe?

Projection is very close: Acqua Neroli 49/100, Meloe 49/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua Neroli and Meloe smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Acqua Neroli or Meloe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua Neroli and Meloe?

Acqua Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber and Sandalwood. 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.