Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty vs Melody

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Jil Sander

4.41160 votes

Rank #5,794 WoodyPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Melody

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #60,142 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melody takes 2 of 3 categories.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Melody
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty1/3

Melody2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Melody
Sillage & projection: Melody
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander

MelodyMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

powdery92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotVioletFruity NotesLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangCorianderIrisCarnationRoseJasmineHoneyOrchid

Base

CedarIncenseMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperStyraxBergamotYlang-YlangIncenseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaHoneyJasmineRoseVioletLilacSandalwoodVirginian Cedar

Base6-10 hrs

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Melody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,794

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#60,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is a classic 1981 chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp bath soap freshness and warm, dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet violet petals, creating the refreshing feeling of stepping out of a steamy luxury shower. As the opening sett…

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Melody by Marc de la Morandiere is an opulent oriental floral that opens with a brisk punch of black pepper, balsamic styrax, and smoky incense. As the sharp opening settles, the perfume reveals a warm heart of powdery mimosa, golden honey, and delicate lilac. Sandalwood and cedarwood provide an earthy, structured bac…

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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, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Melody?

Melody takes 2 of 3 categories. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes; Melody is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Melody for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Melody?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 90/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Melody?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 88/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Melody smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Jil Sander Bath and Beauty or Melody better for summer or winter?

Melody suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Bath and Beauty and Melody?

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood. Melody has top notes of Black Pepper, Styrax, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Mimosa, Honey, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.