Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Gocce di Melit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 587 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #3,983 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Gocce di Melit

Sulmona Essenza

3.7512 votes

Rank #40,633 HoneyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gocce di Melit
Choose it for a honey and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creation3/5

Gocce di Melit2/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gocce di Melit
Sillage & projection: Gocce di Melit
Value for money: Creation
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

Gocce di MelitSulmona Essenza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 78%

Category winnerCreationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGocce di Melit

SillageGocce di Melit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

honey100%

warm spicy83%

floral65%

sweet48%

nutty30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Carnation

Heart

HoneyChestnutGinger

Base

Turmeric

InformationalShared notesHoney and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,983

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#40,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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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, Creation or Gocce di Melit?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Gocce di Melit is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gocce di Melit for a honey and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Gocce di Melit?

Gocce di Melit lasts longest (Gocce di Melit 80/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Gocce di Melit?

Gocce di Melit projects furthest (Gocce di Melit 75/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Gocce di Melit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey and Carnation.

Is Creation or Gocce di Melit better for summer or winter?

Gocce di Melit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Gocce di Melit?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Gocce di Melit has top notes of Carnation, heart notes of Honey, Chestnut and Ginger, a base of Turmeric.