Fragrance comparison

Donald Duck vs Meli Melo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

Donald Duck

Mickey and Friends

4.2015 votes

Rank #43,410 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #59,084 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donald Duck takes 4 of 4 categories.

Donald Duck
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Donald Duck4/4

Meli Melo0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Donald DuckMickey and Friends

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 23%Want 52%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

Category winnerDonald DuckRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage93

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDonald Duck

SillageDonald Duck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

warm spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSpicesWhite Wood

Base

AmberTonka BeanSandalowoodMusk

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lime and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Meli Melo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall70

Winter80

Day100

Night89

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex31

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonald DuckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Donald Duck by Mickey and Friends is a bright citrus amber fragrance with lime and mandarin up front, then lavender, spice, and pale woods underneath. The dry-down leans sweet, musky, and warm with amber, tonka bean, and sandalwood. It reads masculine overall, though the citrus sweetness and amber warmth may also suit…

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Queen B Meli Melo starts with a sharp, vibrant burst of freshly squeezed lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening hits fast and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash yields to subtle orange blossom and crushed green herbal notes. What makes this unisex blend unusual is its rap…

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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, Donald Duck or Meli Melo?

Donald Duck takes 4 of 4 categories. Donald Duck is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Donald Duck for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Donald Duck or Meli Melo?

Donald Duck lasts longest (Donald Duck 81/100, Meli Melo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Donald Duck or Meli Melo?

Donald Duck projects furthest (Donald Duck 93/100, Meli Melo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Donald Duck and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lime and Mandarin Orange.

Is Donald Duck or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

Donald Duck suits daytime wear; Meli Melo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Donald Duck and Meli Melo?

Donald Duck has top notes of Citruses, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Spices and White Wood, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalowood and Musk. Meli Melo has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Lime and Herbal Notes, a base of Oriental notes and Spicy Notes.