Fragrance comparison

Halo vs Mellis

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

Halo

Vecny

4.502 votes

Rank #56,324 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mellis

Annette Neuffer

4.04124 votes

Rank #4,545 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mellis takes 2 of 3 categories.

Halo
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mellis
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Halo1/3

Mellis2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaloVecny

MellisAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.04/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

47%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHalo

SillageMellis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBlack locust

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBarley

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinPalisander Rosewood

Top

Mandarin OrangeClovesCinnamonLimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Turkish Rose OilRumCarnationTobaccoArtemisiaJasmine

Base

BeeswaxCacao PodTahitian VanillaBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Jasmine and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Halo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 13%

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,545

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerMellisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Halo by Vecny hits skin with a brisk tartness. Fresh lime peels mingle with sweet, honeyed black locust blossoms right out of the nozzle. The first two minutes bring a brief flash of sharp perfumer alcohol, but that vapor evaporates quickly. Soon, a creamy jasmine heart unfolds over an unusual savory grain note of toa…

Reviews →

Mellis by Annette Neuffer is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Annette Neuffer. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation, Tobacco, Artemisia and Jasmine; base notes are Beeswax, Cacao…

Reviews →

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, Halo or Mellis?

Mellis takes 2 of 3 categories. Halo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Mellis is rated 4.04/5 from 124 votes. Choose Halo for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mellis for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Halo or Mellis?

Halo lasts longest (Halo 90/100, Mellis 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Halo or Mellis?

Mellis projects furthest (Mellis 73/100, Halo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halo and Mellis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Jasmine and Benzoin.

Is Halo or Mellis better for summer or winter?

Halo suits daytime wear; Mellis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halo and Mellis?

Halo has top notes of Lime and Black locust, heart notes of Jasmine and Barley, a base of Benzoin and Palisander Rosewood. Mellis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon and Lime, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation and Tobacco, a base of Beeswax, Cacao Pod, Tahitian Vanilla and Benzoin.