Fragrance comparison

Lilac vs Melodia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 285 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lilac

Roja Dove

4.04214 votes

Rank #4,563 WoodyPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Melodia

Sospiro Perfumes

3.7771 votes

Rank #27,940 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lilac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Melodia
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lilac5/7

Melodia1/7

Ratings & consensus: Lilac
Community sentiment: Lilac
Longevity: Lilac
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lilac
Versatility: Melodia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lilac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilacRoja Dove

MelodiaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

3.77/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 47%

Category winnerLilacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

20%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerLilacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLilac

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLilacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

violet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach

Base

AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletDamask RoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodWhite MuskMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Melodia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day54

Night100

Category winnerMelodiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#27,940

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…

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Melodia by Sospiro Perfumes brings a gentle, romantic swirl of Bulgarian rose and mild cloves that settles into a cozy heart of powdery violet and creamy sandalwood. Created by Chris Maurice, it skips aggressive projection in favor of an intimate, plush presence. As it warms on the skin, soft Madagascar vanilla and cl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lilac or Melodia?

Lilac takes 5 of 7 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Melodia is rated 3.77/5 from 71 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Melodia for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac or Melodia?

Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Melodia 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac or Melodia?

Projection is very close: Lilac 64/100, Melodia 64/100 for sillage.

Do Lilac and Melodia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Lilac or Melodia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lilac is the stronger pick. For winter, Melodia is the stronger pick. Melodia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac and Melodia?

Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss. Melodia has top notes of Bulgarian Rose and Cloves, heart notes of Violet, Damask Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.