Fragrance comparison

Burj Dubai Melina vs Rosella

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Burj Dubai Melina

Le Chameau

4.205 votes

Rank #60,125 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Rosella

Anfar 1950

5.002 votes

Rank #44,547 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosella takes 2 of 4 categories.

Burj Dubai Melina
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rosella
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Burj Dubai Melina1/4

Rosella2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj Dubai MelinaLe Chameau

RosellaAnfar 1950

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRosella

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBurj Dubai MelinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

fruity61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match67%Closely related · 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

Top

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyMuskPetaliaVanilla

Base

IncenseCashmeranCedarHaitian Vetiver

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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,547

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosellaHigher 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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Rosella by Anfar 1950 opens with a crisp burst of tart rhubarb and sweet litchi, immediately brightened by bergamot and a touch of warm nutmeg. As the initial spray settles, fresh Turkish rose and soft peony take center stage, anchored by clean musk and subtle vanilla. The base grounded in cashmeran, cedar, and Haitia…

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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 Rosella?

Rosella takes 2 of 4 categories. Burj Dubai Melina is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rosella is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Burj Dubai Melina for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosella for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Dubai Melina or Rosella?

Rosella lasts longest (Rosella 80/100, Burj Dubai Melina 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Dubai Melina or Rosella?

Projection is very close: Burj Dubai Melina 63/100, Rosella 63/100 for sillage.

Do Burj Dubai Melina and Rosella smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% 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 Rosella better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burj Dubai Melina and Rosella?

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