Fragrance comparison

Knight of Love vs Melody

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Knight of Love

Boadicea the Victorious

4.43127 votes

Rank #7,332 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Melody

Aurora Scents

2.002 votes

Rank #70,451 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Knight of Love
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Melody
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Knight of Love2/4

Melody2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Knight of Love
Sillage & projection: Melody
Value for money: Melody
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knight of Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knight of LoveBoadicea the Victorious

MelodyAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

127 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityKnight of Love

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMelodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

musky84%

floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperBergamotCardamomPink PepperRed Berries

Heart

MagnoliaCashmeranDamask RoseViolet

Base

TobaccoMossSandalwoodLeatherAmberBenzoinVanilla

Top

Red BerriesPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Pear BlossomTuberoseJasmine

Base

VanillaLeatherMuskMossOud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Red Berries and Moss. 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

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex24

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,332

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#70,451

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnight of LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knight of Love opens with a crisp hit of juniper and bitter bergamot, backed by the dry crackle of pink pepper and cardamom. As the brightness clears, soft cashmeran wood and damask rose bring a smooth, slightly floral warmth to the mid-notes. The base settles into dry tobacco leaf, dark moss, and rich sandalwood, rou…

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Melody by Aurora Scents is a leather-forward fragrance for women launched in 2024. It opens with bright red berries, pink pepper, and bergamot before settling into a floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and pear blossom. The base relies on a blend of vanilla, leather, and oud, creating a grounding finish suitable for co…

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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, Knight of Love or Melody?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Knight of Love is rated 4.43/5 from 127 votes; Melody is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Knight of Love for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Melody for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knight of Love or Melody?

Knight of Love lasts longest (Knight of Love 76/100, Melody 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knight of Love or Melody?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 75/100, Knight of Love 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knight of Love and Melody smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Red Berries and Moss.

Is Knight of Love or Melody better for summer or winter?

Melody suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knight of Love and Melody?

Knight of Love has top notes of Juniper, Bergamot, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Magnolia, Cashmeran, Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Tobacco, Moss, Sandalwood and Leather. Melody has top notes of Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pear Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Musk and Moss.