Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Medusa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,376 SweetAlmond

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Medusa

Sikelia

3.2741 votes

Rank #21,313 PowderyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amelia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Medusa
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amelia3/5

Medusa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

MedusaSikelia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.27/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerAmeliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

64%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityMedusa

SillageMedusa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAmeliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

violet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

almond61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

AldehydesRhubarbRed Fruits

Heart

VioletCashmeranAmber

Base

AlmondHeliotropeWhite MuskApple

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Rhubarb and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#21,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAmeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

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Medusa opens with a bright, unusual mix of aldehydes, tart rhubarb and red fruits, then settles into violet, soft amber and a powdery almond-musk base. It reads smooth, airy and slightly addictive rather than loud in a sugary way, with a violet-almond profile that can feel modern, cool and a little mysterious.

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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, Amelia or Medusa?

Amelia takes 3 of 5 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Medusa is rated 3.27/5 from 41 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Medusa for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Medusa?

Medusa lasts longest (Medusa 76/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Medusa?

Medusa projects furthest (Medusa 67/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Medusa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Rhubarb and Heliotrope.

Is Amelia or Medusa better for summer or winter?

Amelia suits daytime wear; Medusa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Medusa?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Medusa has top notes of Aldehydes, Rhubarb and Red Fruits, heart notes of Violet, Cashmeran and Amber, a base of Almond, Heliotrope, White Musk and Apple.