Knize Sec vs Nocturne Mélodie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nocturne Mélodie takes 3 of 4 categories.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nocturne MélodieChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Knize Sec1/4
Nocturne Mélodie3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nocturne Mélodie
- Sillage & projection
- Nocturne Mélodie
- Value for money
- Nocturne Mélodie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Sec
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize SecKnizeNocturne MélodieAnalisa ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityNocturne Mélodie
SillageNocturne Mélodie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNocturne MélodieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
woody69%
white floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
Notes
SuedeOakCorianderCardamomJasmineNutmegPatchouliAmbergrisRoseSageCitrusesPetitgrain
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Coriander, Jasmine and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#38,432
PerfumerStephen Nilsen
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKnize SecHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
Reviews →Nocturne Mélodie by Analisa Parfums is a versatile woody aromatic scent that leans into warmth and spice. It features a sharp opening of petitgrain and sage, settling into a heart of jasmine and rose before drying down to a grounded base of vetiver and patchouli. Perfect for those who want an everyday fragrance that t…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Knize Sec or Nocturne Mélodie?
Nocturne Mélodie takes 3 of 4 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Nocturne Mélodie is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nocturne Mélodie for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Nocturne Mélodie?
Nocturne Mélodie lasts longest (Nocturne Mélodie 90/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Sec or Nocturne Mélodie?
Nocturne Mélodie projects furthest (Nocturne Mélodie 88/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Sec and Nocturne Mélodie smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Citruses, Coriander, Jasmine and Sage.
Is Knize Sec or Nocturne Mélodie better for summer or winter?
Knize Sec suits daytime wear; Nocturne Mélodie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Sec and Nocturne Mélodie?
Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. Nocturne Mélodie features Suede, Oak, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine.
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