Fragrance comparison

Burj Dubai Melina vs Précieux

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Burj Dubai Melina

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #60,125 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Précieux

Moudon

4.5627 votes

Rank #10,592 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Précieux takes 4 of 5 categories.

Burj Dubai Melina
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Précieux
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Burj Dubai Melina1/5

Précieux4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Précieux
Sillage & projection: Précieux
Value for money: Burj Dubai Melina
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Précieux
Fragranxe ranking: Précieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj Dubai MelinaLe Chameau

PrécieuxMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

4.56/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityPrécieux

SillagePrécieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBurj Dubai MelinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

fruity61%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both floral, woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRhubarbNutmegLychee

Heart3 to 4 hours

Turkish RosePatchouliVanillaPeonyMusk

Base4 to 6 hours

Haitian VetiverIncenseCedar

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseVanillaPetaliaPeonyMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmeranIncenseCedar

Category winnerPrécieuxLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall82

Winter73

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPrécieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj 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…

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Précieux by Moudon opens with a vibrant burst of tart rhubarb and sweet, juicy litchi, sharpened with a dash of bergamot and warm grated nutmeg. Within minutes, the fruity tang settles into a lush floral bouquet led by velvety Turkish rose and airy peony petals, dusted with sweet vanilla. As the perfume rests on the s…

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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, Burj Dubai Melina or Précieux?

Précieux takes 4 of 5 categories. Burj Dubai Melina is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Précieux is rated 4.56/5 from 27 votes. Choose Burj Dubai Melina for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Précieux for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Dubai Melina or Précieux?

Précieux lasts longest (Précieux 79/100, Burj Dubai Melina 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Dubai Melina or Précieux?

Précieux projects furthest (Précieux 74/100, Burj Dubai Melina 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Dubai Melina and Précieux smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Turkish Rose.

Is Burj Dubai Melina or Précieux better for summer or winter?

Burj Dubai Melina suits daytime wear; Précieux suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Dubai Melina and Précieux?

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. Précieux has top notes of Rhubarb, Litchi, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia and Peony, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmeran, Incense and Cedar.