Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Akkhara

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Akkhara

SIAM 1928

4.504 votes

Rank #49,115 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Mélilot
Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Akkhara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mélilot2/4

Akkhara2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MélilotL'Occitane en Provence

AkkharaSIAM 1928

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAkkhara

SillageAkkhara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMélilotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

smoky70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearCarrot SeedsGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

HazelnutMelilot or Sweet CloverHay

Base6-8 hrs

WheatBranVetiverCedarwood

Top

IncenseViolet LeafGalbanumCarrot Seeds

Heart

InkYlang YlangJasmineTobaccoOrchid

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouliBenzoinSiam

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Galbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mélilot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 20%Party 7%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#49,115

PerfumerNutt Wesshasartar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMélilotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot is a comforting, rustic Eau de Parfum centered on the golden warmth of sweet clover, toasted hazelnut, and harvest grains. The scent opens with an unexpected flash of crisp green galbanum, crunchy carrot seeds, and cool pear fruit. As the initial freshness settles, a heart of sun-dried h…

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Akkhara opens with a striking blast of cold, dry incense and the sharp, green snap of galbanum. Nutt Wesshasartar crafts an initial impression that feels like stepping into a stone temple during a heavy monsoon rain. Within twenty minutes, the stark greenness yields to a dark, metallic ink note layered over ylang ylan…

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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, Mélilot or Akkhara?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Akkhara is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Akkhara for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Akkhara?

They last about the same: Akkhara 60/100, Mélilot 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or Akkhara?

Akkhara projects furthest (Akkhara 50/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mélilot and Akkhara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Mélilot or Akkhara better for summer or winter?

Mélilot suits daytime wear; Akkhara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mélilot and Akkhara?

Mélilot has top notes of Pear, Carrot Seeds and Galbanum, heart notes of Hazelnut, Melilot or Sweet Clover and Hay, a base of Wheat, Bran, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Akkhara has top notes of Incense, Violet Leaf, Galbanum and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Ink, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli and Benzoin.