Fragrance comparison

Eau de Citrus vs Meli Melo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Citrus

Molinard

4.1942 votes

Rank #15,618 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #57,920 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eau de Citrus3/4

Meli Melo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CitrusMolinard

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

Category winnerEau de CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMeli Melo

SillageEau de Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainWhite Flowers

Base

Tea LeafWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Meli Melo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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#15,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Eau de Citrus opens with a crisp, energizing splash of freshly squeezed lime, zesty grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The initial burst feels like slicing into ripe citrus fruit on a warm morning, delivering immediate refreshment without smelling overly sweet or artificial. As the sharp …

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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, Eau de Citrus or Meli Melo?

Eau de Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Citrus is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau de Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Citrus or Meli Melo?

Meli Melo lasts longest (Meli Melo 60/100, Eau de Citrus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Citrus or Meli Melo?

Eau de Citrus projects furthest (Eau de Citrus 57/100, Meli Melo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Citrus and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Eau de Citrus or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

Eau de Citrus suits daytime wear; Meli Melo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Citrus and Meli Melo?

Eau de Citrus has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers, a base of Tea Leaf, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. 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.