Fragrance comparison

Chypre Chrysantheme vs Daphne Meli

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypre Chrysantheme

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2047 votes

Rank #8,852 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Daphne Meli

Zanini

4.1017 votes

Rank #18,547 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chypre Chrysantheme
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Daphne Meli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Chypre Chrysantheme3/4

Daphne Meli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Chypre Chrysantheme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Daphne Meli
Sillage & projection: Chypre Chrysantheme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre Chrysantheme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre ChrysanthemeSultan Pasha Attars

Daphne MeliZanini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

4.10/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDaphne Meli

SillageChypre Chrysantheme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

honey74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaLimeBergamotLemonJasmineWhite Rose

Heart

ChrysanthemumHyacinthHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyDamask RoseMay RoseClary SageCoffee

Base

OakmossBeeswaxSiam BenzoinKyara IncenseMuskAmbergrisCivetBourbon Vetiver

Notes

Lemon BlossomBuddha's handFir ResinChestnutJasmineBeeswaxHyssopPollenLemonHoneyYuzuWool

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Jasmine, Honey and Beeswax. 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

Summer89

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,852

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#18,547

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Chrysantheme by Sultan Pasha Attars is a complex, aromatic green fragrance designed for those seeking deep, textured scents. It opens with bright citrus notes before settling into a heart of chrysanthemum, hyacinth, and honey. The base offers an intricate, resinous dry-down, making it a compelling choice for co…

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Daphne Meli opens with a bright burst of calamansi and yuzu, shifting into a rustic blend of laurel leaves and dry sheep wool. Resinous fir and sweet wildflower honey anchor the base. It suits collectors looking for a botanical, texturized herbal scent rather than a simple summer citrus splash.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypre Chrysantheme or Daphne Meli?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 3 of 4 categories. Chypre Chrysantheme is rated 4.20/5 from 47 votes; Daphne Meli is rated 4.10/5 from 17 votes. Choose Chypre Chrysantheme for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Daphne Meli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Chrysantheme or Daphne Meli?

Daphne Meli lasts longest (Daphne Meli 83/100, Chypre Chrysantheme 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Chrysantheme or Daphne Meli?

Projection is very close: Chypre Chrysantheme 70/100, Daphne Meli 68/100 for sillage.

Do Chypre Chrysantheme and Daphne Meli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Jasmine, Honey and Beeswax.

Is Chypre Chrysantheme or Daphne Meli better for summer or winter?

Chypre Chrysantheme suits daytime wear; Daphne Meli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Chrysantheme and Daphne Meli?

Chypre Chrysantheme has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Hyacinth, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Beeswax, Siam Benzoin and Kyara Incense. Daphne Meli features Lemon Blossom, Buddha's hand, Fir Resin, Chestnut and Jasmine.