Fragrance comparison

Energy vs Meli Melo

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Energy

Umbro

3.0016 votes

Rank #62,630 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #60,001 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meli Melo takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Energy0/5

Meli Melo5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnergyUmbro

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 73%Had 24%Want 4%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

Category winnerMeli MeloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

31%Like

25%Ok

31%Dislike

6%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity29

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMeli Melo

SillageMeli Melo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

conifer48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Spicy NotesLemonLime

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

Category winnerMeli MeloLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Casual 61%Work 21%Party 11%Date 7%

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#62,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeli MeloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Umbro Energy opens with a sharp, brisk blast of sour lime and zesty lemon. It hits like cold tap water on a groggy morning. The opening alcohol evaporates within three minutes, leaving behind a straightforward citrus fresh profile with dry spicy notes. Think of classic gym locker rooms and clean cotton athletic tees. …

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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, Energy or Meli Melo?

Meli Melo takes 5 of 5 categories. Energy is rated 3.00/5 from 16 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Energy for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Energy or Meli Melo?

Meli Melo lasts longest (Meli Melo 60/100, Energy 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energy or Meli Melo?

Meli Melo projects furthest (Meli Melo 50/100, Energy 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energy and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Lemon and Lime.

Is Energy or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Energy and Meli Melo?

Energy features Spicy Notes, Lemon and Lime. 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.