Fragrance comparison

Daphne Meli vs Chypre Chrysantheme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Daphne Meli

Zanini

4.1017 votes

Rank #18,547 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Chypre Chrysantheme

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2047 votes

Rank #8,854 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Daphne Meli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
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 Meli1/4

Chypre Chrysantheme3/4

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

Daphne MeliZanini

Chypre ChrysanthemeSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

4.20/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

52%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDaphne Meli

SillageChypre Chrysantheme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

honey74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

amber61%

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

Notes

Lemon BlossomBuddha's handFir ResinChestnutJasmineBeeswaxHyssopPollenLemonHoneyYuzuWool

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lemon VerbenaLimeBergamotLemonJasmineWhite Rose

Heart

ChrysanthemumHyacinthHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyDamask RoseMay RoseClary SageCoffee

Base

OakmossBeeswaxSiam BenzoinKyara IncenseMuskAmbergrisCivetBourbon Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Beeswax, Lemon and Honey. 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

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,547

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#8,854

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Daphne Meli or Chypre Chrysantheme?

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

Which lasts longer, Daphne Meli or Chypre Chrysantheme?

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

Which projects more, Daphne Meli or Chypre Chrysantheme?

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

Do Daphne Meli and Chypre Chrysantheme smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in Daphne Meli and Chypre Chrysantheme?

Daphne Meli features Lemon Blossom, Buddha's hand, Fir Resin, Chestnut and Jasmine. 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.