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Bois Blond vs Mélilot

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

Updated 437 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mélilot takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Bois Blond

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Mélilot

    Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Blond2/7
Mélilot5/7
Ratings & consensus
Mélilot
Community sentiment
Mélilot
Longevity
Bois Blond
Sillage & projection
Bois Blond
Value for money
Mélilot
Versatility
Mélilot
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mélilot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois BlondPierre Guillaume Paris
MélilotL'Occitane en Provence
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
4.31/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%
Category winnerMélilotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

197 votes

50%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerMélilotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityBois Blond

SillageBois Blond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value52
Category winnerMélilotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody90%
white floral80%
herbal70%
fresh spicy60%
animalic50%
nutty100%
green92%
woody84%
sweet77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
WheatGalbanumGrass
Heart
HayCedar
Base
White TobaccoAmbergrisMusk
Top15-30 mins
PearCarrot SeedsGalbanum
Heart2-4 hrs
HazelnutMelilot or Sweet CloverHay
Base6-8 hrs
WheatBranVetiverCedarwood
InformationalShared notesWheat, Galbanum and Hay. Durations are only published for Mélilot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter48
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter70
Day100
Night39
Category winnerMélilotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men30
Unisex70
Women0
Men1
Unisex36
Women63
Casual 41%Work 32%Date 20%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,763

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerMélilotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Blond by Pierre Guillaume Paris captures the scent of a dry summer meadow. Warm wheat, hay, and dry cedar blend with a smoky touch of white tobacco. It is an understated woody scent for those who appreciate quiet, natural warmth on cooler spring days.

Reviews →

L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot is a comforting, rustic Eau de Parfum centered on the golden warmth of sweet clover, toasted hazelnut, and harvest grains. The scent opens with an unexpected flash of crisp green galbanum, crunchy carrot seeds, and cool pear fruit. As the initial freshness settles, a heart of sun-dried h…

Reviews →
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, Bois Blond or Mélilot?

Mélilot takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Blond is rated 4.01/5 from 197 votes; Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes. Choose Bois Blond for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Blond or Mélilot?

Bois Blond lasts longest (Bois Blond 67/100, Mélilot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Blond or Mélilot?

Bois Blond projects furthest (Bois Blond 64/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Blond and Mélilot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Wheat, Galbanum and Hay.

Is Bois Blond or Mélilot better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois Blond and Mélilot?

Bois Blond has top notes of Wheat, Galbanum and Grass, heart notes of Hay and Cedar, a base of White Tobacco, Ambergris and Musk. Mélilot has top notes of Pear, Carrot Seeds and Galbanum, heart notes of Hazelnut, Melilot or Sweet Clover and Hay, a base of Wheat, Bran, Vetiver and Cedarwood.

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