Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Mellow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Aphrodite

DOUCÉ Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,565 FruityFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Mellow

Calms

5.004 votes

Rank #46,245 RoseFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mellow takes 2 of 5 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mellow
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aphrodite1/5

Mellow2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeDOUCÉ Parfums

MellowCalms

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

rose80%

musky70%

woody60%

powdery50%

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

green74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Forest FruitsDried RoseGuava

Heart2-4 hrs

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CashmeranMusk

Top45 minutes

Olive LeafRose LeafPeachMandarin

Heart5 to 7 hours

Rose JamRoseOsmanthusLactonesForest Fruits

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskWoodsy Notes

Category winnerAphroditeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,245

PerfumerHarry Sherwood

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMellowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by DOUCÉ Parfums opens with an immediate splash of ripe forest fruits and tropical guava, tempered by the delicate tartness of dried rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a lush heart of pink cherry blossom, velvety osmanthus, and fresh rose blooms. This floral b…

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Mellow by Calms delivers a plush floral fruity profile that balances sweet garden blooms with tart orchard fruit and quiet greenery. The opening pairs crisp peach nectar and juicy mandarin with the earthy, crisp bite of olive leaf and rose leaf absolute. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward 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, Aphrodite or Mellow?

Mellow takes 2 of 5 categories. Aphrodite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mellow is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a fruity and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mellow for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Mellow?

They last about the same: Aphrodite 100/100, Mellow 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Mellow?

Projection is very close: Aphrodite 100/100, Mellow 100/100 for sillage.

Do Aphrodite and Mellow smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Forest Fruits, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk.

Is Aphrodite or Mellow better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear; Mellow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Mellow?

Aphrodite has top notes of Forest Fruits, Dried Rose and Guava, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Cashmeran and Musk. Mellow has top notes of Olive Leaf, Rose Leaf, Peach and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose Jam, Rose, Osmanthus and Lactones, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.