Burj Dubai Melina vs Norah Bella
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Burj Dubai MelinaChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norah BellaChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Burj Dubai Melina2/4
Norah Bella2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Norah Bella
- Sillage & projection
- Burj Dubai Melina
- Value for money
- Burj Dubai Melina
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Norah Bella
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Burj Dubai MelinaLe ChameauNorah BellaAdyan by AnfarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
57%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNorah Bella
SillageBurj Dubai Melina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBurj Dubai MelinaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
rose69%
fruity61%
woody100%
floral92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
rose69%
fresh61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotRhubarbNutmegLychee
Heart3 to 4 hours
Turkish RosePatchouliVanillaPeonyMusk
Base4 to 6 hours
Haitian VetiverIncenseCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotRhubarbNutmegLitchi
Heart
Black CurrantTurkish RoseVanillaPetaliaPeonyMusk
Base
Haitian VetiverWhipped CreamCashmeranIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Burj Dubai Melina, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter60
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,125
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,805
PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNorah BellaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBurj Dubai Melina by Le Chameau is an oriental floral fragrance built around tart fruits, lush florals, and a grounding woody base. The scent opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and sweet lychee, paired with crisp bergamot and a dusting of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, Turkish rose and delicate peony…
Reviews →Norah Bella by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Norah Bella was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Litchi; middle notes are Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia, Peony and Musk; base notes are…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Burj Dubai Melina or Norah Bella?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burj Dubai Melina is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Norah Bella is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Burj Dubai Melina for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norah Bella for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Burj Dubai Melina or Norah Bella?
Norah Bella lasts longest (Norah Bella 68/100, Burj Dubai Melina 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Burj Dubai Melina or Norah Bella?
Burj Dubai Melina projects furthest (Burj Dubai Melina 63/100, Norah Bella 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Burj Dubai Melina and Norah Bella smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Turkish Rose.
Is Burj Dubai Melina or Norah Bella better for summer or winter?
Burj Dubai Melina suits daytime wear; Norah Bella suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Burj Dubai Melina and Norah Bella?
Burj Dubai Melina has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Lychee, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Vanilla and Peony, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Incense and Cedar. Norah Bella has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Petalia, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Whipped Cream, Cashmeran and Incense.
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