Fragrance comparison

Akatsuki Melba vs Gold Calacatta

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akatsuki Melba

FOMOWA Paris

3.96138 votes

Rank #9,150 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Calacatta

Aurora Scents

3.336 votes

Rank #58,712 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akatsuki Melba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Akatsuki Melba
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gold Calacatta
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Akatsuki Melba3/4

Gold Calacatta1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Akatsuki MelbaFOMOWA Paris

Gold CalacattaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

138 votes

33%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAkatsuki Melba

SillageAkatsuki Melba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value86

Category winnerGold CalacattaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOsmanthus

Heart

RaspberryJellyCassis

Base

Salted CaramelTahitian VanillaTonka Bean

Top

GingerBergamotPlumRaspberryPeach

Heart

IrisJasmine SambacOrchidOsmanthusRose

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinNagarmothaCedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Osmanthus and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex55

Women43

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,150

PerfumerCamille Leguay

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#58,712

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAkatsuki MelbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akatsuki Melba opens with bright peach nectar and floral osmanthus before sinking into a sugary raspberry jelly heart. As the fruit notes settle, Tahitian vanilla and salted caramel bring a warm, chewy sweetness to the dry down. It suits cool spring mornings and cozy sweater evenings for gourmand lovers.

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Gold Calacatta by Aurora Scents offers a complex interplay of fruit, spice, and woody resins. It is a striking unisex composition that feels both polished and grounded. With its noticeable longevity and unique development, it serves as a bold option for those seeking a fragrance that shifts from a bright, gingery open…

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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, Akatsuki Melba or Gold Calacatta?

Akatsuki Melba takes 3 of 4 categories. Akatsuki Melba is rated 3.96/5 from 138 votes; Gold Calacatta is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Akatsuki Melba for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gold Calacatta for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akatsuki Melba or Gold Calacatta?

Akatsuki Melba lasts longest (Akatsuki Melba 79/100, Gold Calacatta 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akatsuki Melba or Gold Calacatta?

Akatsuki Melba projects furthest (Akatsuki Melba 69/100, Gold Calacatta 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akatsuki Melba and Gold Calacatta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Osmanthus and Raspberry.

Is Akatsuki Melba or Gold Calacatta better for summer or winter?

Gold Calacatta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akatsuki Melba and Gold Calacatta?

Akatsuki Melba has top notes of Peach and Osmanthus, heart notes of Raspberry, Jelly and Cassis, a base of Salted Caramel, Tahitian Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Gold Calacatta has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Nagarmotha and Cedar.