Fragrance comparison

Daphne Meli vs Wish

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5,715 ratings analysed

3 wins

Daphne Meli

Zanini

4.1017 votes

Rank #18,547 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Wish

Chopard · 1997

3.685,698 votes

Rank #1,999 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daphne Meli takes 3 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.
Wish
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Daphne Meli3/4

Wish1/4

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: Wish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daphne MeliZanini

WishChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerDaphne MeliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

24%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

5,698 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDaphne Meli

SillageDaphne Meli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

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%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

lactonic69%

honey61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet and honey

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

CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Honey. Durations are only published for Wish, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,547

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#1,999

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched1997

Reviews204

Category winnerWishHigher 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 →

Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …

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 Wish?

Daphne Meli takes 3 of 4 categories. Daphne Meli is rated 4.10/5 from 17 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 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 Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Daphne Meli or Wish?

Daphne Meli lasts longest (Daphne Meli 83/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daphne Meli or Wish?

Daphne Meli projects furthest (Daphne Meli 68/100, Wish 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daphne Meli and Wish smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Honey.

Is Daphne Meli or Wish better for summer or winter?

Daphne Meli suits day or night wear; Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daphne Meli and Wish?

Daphne Meli features Lemon Blossom, Buddha's hand, Fir Resin, Chestnut and Jasmine. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.