Fragrance comparison

Frescor de Pitanga vs Meli Melo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 851 ratings analysed

3 wins

Frescor de Pitanga

Natura

4.08841 votes

Rank #9,274 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 4 categories.

Frescor de Pitanga
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Frescor de Pitanga3/4

Meli Melo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frescor de PitangaNatura

Meli MeloQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

841 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMeli Melo

SillageFrescor de Pitanga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

powdery30%

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPitangaMandarin OrangeOrangeLimeLemonBasil

Heart

PeachCassisJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMossMusk

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex42

Women56

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#9,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrescor de PitangaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frescor de Pitanga by Natura is a refreshing floral fruity scent that captures the essence of the Brazilian pitanga fruit. Launched in 2003, it features a vibrant citrus blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and lime, supported by a heart of peach and jasmine. It is an excellent, energizing choice for hot summer days when yo…

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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, Frescor de Pitanga or Meli Melo?

Frescor de Pitanga takes 3 of 4 categories. Frescor de Pitanga is rated 4.08/5 from 841 votes; Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Frescor de Pitanga for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frescor de Pitanga or Meli Melo?

Meli Melo lasts longest (Meli Melo 60/100, Frescor de Pitanga 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frescor de Pitanga or Meli Melo?

Projection is very close: Frescor de Pitanga 51/100, Meli Melo 50/100 for sillage.

Do Frescor de Pitanga and Meli Melo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange.

Is Frescor de Pitanga or Meli Melo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Frescor de Pitanga and Meli Melo?

Frescor de Pitanga has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pitanga and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peach, Cassis and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Moss 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.