Fragrance comparison

Case Study #3 O.A.C vs Nocturne Mélodie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Case Study #3 O.A.C

RboW

4.147 votes

Rank #56,623 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nocturne Mélodie

Analisa Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #38,749 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturne Mélodie takes 3 of 4 categories.

Case Study #3 O.A.C
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nocturne Mélodie
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Case Study #3 O.A.C1/4

Nocturne Mélodie3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nocturne Mélodie
Sillage & projection: Nocturne Mélodie
Value for money: Case Study #3 O.A.C
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturne Mélodie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #3 O.A.CRboW

Nocturne MélodieAnalisa Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNocturne Mélodie

SillageNocturne Mélodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

warm spicy74%

rose65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom

Heart

JasmineAmyrisRose

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Notes

SuedeOakCorianderCardamomJasmineNutmegPatchouliAmbergrisRoseSageCitrusesPetitgrain

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,623

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,749

PerfumerStephen Nilsen

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNocturne MélodieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…

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Nocturne Mélodie by Analisa Parfums is a versatile woody aromatic scent that leans into warmth and spice. It features a sharp opening of petitgrain and sage, settling into a heart of jasmine and rose before drying down to a grounded base of vetiver and patchouli. Perfect for those who want an everyday fragrance that t…

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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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Nocturne Mélodie?

Nocturne Mélodie takes 3 of 4 categories. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Nocturne Mélodie is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nocturne Mélodie for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Nocturne Mélodie?

Nocturne Mélodie lasts longest (Nocturne Mélodie 90/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Nocturne Mélodie?

Nocturne Mélodie projects furthest (Nocturne Mélodie 88/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and Nocturne Mélodie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or Nocturne Mélodie better for summer or winter?

Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear; Nocturne Mélodie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and Nocturne Mélodie?

Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Nocturne Mélodie features Suede, Oak, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine.