Fragrance comparison

Hipnotic Fog vs Mélilot

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

Hipnotic Fog

Keyth

3.004 votes

Rank #63,891 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,011 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hipnotic Fog
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mélilot
Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hipnotic Fog2/4

Mélilot2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hipnotic FogKeyth

MélilotL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHipnotic Fog

SillageHipnotic Fog

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMélilotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

rose91%

amber83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

warm spicy56%

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanum

Heart

Black PepperRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenJasmine

Base

AmberCedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearCarrot SeedsGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutMelilot or Sweet CloverHay

Base6-8 hrs

WheatBranVetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mélilot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerMélilotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hipnotic Fog by Keyth is a crisp, modern unisex scent designed for those who appreciate a sharp woody-floral backbone. It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a blend of black pepper, rose, and vetiver. This fragrance suits casual office wear or cool spring mornings when you want a clean, gro…

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L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot is a comforting, rustic Eau de Parfum centered on the golden warmth of sweet clover, toasted hazelnut, and harvest grains. The scent opens with an unexpected flash of crisp green galbanum, crunchy carrot seeds, and cool pear fruit. As the initial freshness settles, a heart of sun-dried h…

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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, Hipnotic Fog or Mélilot?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hipnotic Fog is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes. Choose Hipnotic Fog for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hipnotic Fog or Mélilot?

Hipnotic Fog lasts longest (Hipnotic Fog 80/100, Mélilot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hipnotic Fog or Mélilot?

Hipnotic Fog projects furthest (Hipnotic Fog 50/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hipnotic Fog and Mélilot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

Is Hipnotic Fog or Mélilot better for summer or winter?

Hipnotic Fog suits daytime wear; Mélilot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hipnotic Fog and Mélilot?

Hipnotic Fog has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. Mélilot has top notes of Pear, Carrot Seeds and Galbanum, heart notes of Hazelnut, Melilot or Sweet Clover and Hay, a base of Wheat, Bran, Vetiver and Cedarwood.