Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Melissa Poudree

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,735 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Melissa Poudree

Riiffs Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #55,921 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Melissa Poudree
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas3/4

Melissa Poudree1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Melissa PoudreeRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMelissa PoudreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

OsmanthusBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

AmberMusk

Base

VanillaPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#55,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Melissa Poudree by Riiffs Perfumes is a soft fruity floral with a bright citrus opening, a musky amber heart, and a sweeter vanilla-patchouli dry-down. It reads feminine and gently powdery rather than heavy. If you enjoy easy, floral-musky scents with some warmth underneath, this looks like a sensible sample. The pro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or Melissa Poudree?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Melissa Poudree is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Melissa Poudree for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Melissa Poudree?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Melissa Poudree 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Melissa Poudree?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Melissa Poudree 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Melissa Poudree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Musk.

Is Fracas or Melissa Poudree better for summer or winter?

Melissa Poudree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Melissa Poudree?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Melissa Poudree has top notes of Osmanthus, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber and Musk, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver.