Fragrance comparison

Daphne Meli vs Kitrea

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Daphne Meli

Zanini

4.1017 votes

Rank #18,547 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Kitrea

Maria Candida Gentile

3.5789 votes

Rank #27,056 CitrusHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daphne Meli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Daphne Meli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kitrea
Choose it for a citrus and honey character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Daphne Meli4/4

Kitrea0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daphne MeliZanini

KitreaMaria Candida Gentile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.57/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 37%

Category winnerDaphne MeliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

28%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityDaphne Meli

SillageDaphne Meli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

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%

honey83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

beeswax30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, honey 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotHoney

Heart2-3 hrs

Fruity Notes

Base4-6 hrs

BeeswaxAmber

InformationalShared notesBeeswax, Lemon and Honey. Durations are only published for Kitrea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall34

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex61

Women35

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,547

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#27,056

PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDaphne MeliHigher 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 →

Kitrea by Maria Candida Gentile captures the smell of an Italian citrus grove buzzing with bumblebees on a hot afternoon. It opens with a bright splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot before softening into thick, golden honey and natural waxy honeycomb. A gentle layer of dried amber grounds the finish, keeping the f…

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 Kitrea?

Daphne Meli takes 4 of 4 categories. Daphne Meli is rated 4.10/5 from 17 votes; Kitrea is rated 3.57/5 from 89 votes. Choose Daphne Meli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kitrea for a citrus and honey character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Daphne Meli or Kitrea?

Daphne Meli lasts longest (Daphne Meli 83/100, Kitrea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daphne Meli or Kitrea?

Daphne Meli projects furthest (Daphne Meli 68/100, Kitrea 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daphne Meli and Kitrea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, honey and aromatic accords. Common notes include Beeswax, Lemon and Honey.

Is Daphne Meli or Kitrea better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Daphne Meli and Kitrea?

Daphne Meli features Lemon Blossom, Buddha's hand, Fir Resin, Chestnut and Jasmine. Kitrea has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Honey, heart notes of Fruity Notes, a base of Beeswax and Amber.