Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Melly Rose

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Melly Rose

Bi-es

2.7315 votes

Rank #65,889 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalaya takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Melly Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amalaya4/5

Melly Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

Melly RoseBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

2.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%

Category winnerAmalayaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

7%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMelly RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

powdery100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangVioletJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmalayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Melly Rose by Bi-es opens with a bright burst of aldehydes and lily-of-the-valley. As it settles, notes of ylang-ylang and violet emerge to soften the initial sharpness. This fragrance sits close to the skin with a powdery musk base that lingers for a few hours. It feels suited for casual daytime wear when you want a …

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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, Amalaya or Melly Rose?

Amalaya takes 4 of 5 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Melly Rose is rated 2.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Melly Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Melly Rose?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, Melly Rose 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Melly Rose?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Melly Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Melly Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or Melly Rose better for summer or winter?

Amalaya suits daytime wear; Melly Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Melly Rose?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Melly Rose has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Moss.