Fragrance comparison

La Melodie vs 15 Sugar Flower

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

La Melodie

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.297 votes

Rank #54,056 SweetCitrus

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67%scent match

Closely related

15 Sugar Flower

Jardin de Parfums

3.6213 votes

Rank #60,050 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

La Melodie
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
15 Sugar Flower
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Melodie2/4

15 Sugar Flower2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 15 Sugar Flower
Sillage & projection: La Melodie
Value for money: 15 Sugar Flower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Melodie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MelodieClaude Marsal Parfums

15 Sugar FlowerJardin de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity15 Sugar Flower

SillageLa Melodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value35

Category winner15 Sugar FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both sweet, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeIrisBlack CurrantPear

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

PralinePatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Black CurrantPear

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomIris

Base

PralinePatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIris, Black Currant, Pear and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for La Melodie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa MelodieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Melodie by Claude Marsal Parfums is a sweet floral fragrance built around a pairing of powdery iris and rich gourmand notes. It starts with bright orange, tart black currant, and crisp pear, which quickly mingle with a distinctive iris note. In the heart, white floral notes of orange blossom and jasmine add depth a…

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Jardin de Parfums 15 Sugar Flower hits the skin with crisp pear and tart black currant before settling into a dense floral heart. White jasmine and orange blossom provide a clean radiance, while powder-soft iris grounds the middle tier. As the perfume warms on skin, heavy gourmand elements take over. Rich praline, ear…

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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, La Melodie or 15 Sugar Flower?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Melodie is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; 15 Sugar Flower is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose La Melodie for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 15 Sugar Flower for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Melodie or 15 Sugar Flower?

15 Sugar Flower lasts longest (15 Sugar Flower 86/100, La Melodie 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Melodie or 15 Sugar Flower?

La Melodie projects furthest (La Melodie 69/100, 15 Sugar Flower 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Melodie and 15 Sugar Flower smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Black Currant, Pear and Orange Blossom.

Is La Melodie or 15 Sugar Flower better for summer or winter?

La Melodie suits evening wear; 15 Sugar Flower suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Melodie and 15 Sugar Flower?

La Melodie has top notes of Orange, Iris, Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 15 Sugar Flower has top notes of Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Praline, Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.