Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Elisir No.3 Dark Honey

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Elisir No.3 Dark Honey

Bullfrog

4.005 votes

Rank #53,654 WoodyAromatic

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.
Elisir No.3 Dark Honey
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mélilot2/4

Elisir No.3 Dark Honey2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elisir No.3 Dark Honey
Sillage & projection: Elisir No.3 Dark Honey
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

Elisir No.3 Dark HoneyBullfrog

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 26%

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

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElisir No.3 Dark Honey

SillageElisir No.3 Dark Honey

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%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

citrus77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, green 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

GrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

LeatherHoneyRose

Base

CedarwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Vetiver and Cedarwood. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

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#53,654

PerfumerNot listed

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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Bullfrog Elisir No.3 Dark Honey opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and bitter galbanum, cutting through the air before a heavy resinous sweetness takes hold. As the initial citrus dissipates, thick raw honey coats a raw leather foundation, softened by a faint trace of dusty rose. Dry cedarwood and earthy veti…

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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 Elisir No.3 Dark Honey?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Elisir No.3 Dark Honey is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elisir No.3 Dark Honey for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Elisir No.3 Dark Honey?

They last about the same: Elisir No.3 Dark Honey 60/100, Mélilot 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or Elisir No.3 Dark Honey?

Elisir No.3 Dark Honey projects furthest (Elisir No.3 Dark Honey 60/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mélilot and Elisir No.3 Dark Honey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Vetiver and Cedarwood.

Is Mélilot or Elisir No.3 Dark Honey better for summer or winter?

Mélilot suits daytime wear; Elisir No.3 Dark Honey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mélilot and Elisir No.3 Dark Honey?

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. Elisir No.3 Dark Honey has top notes of Grapefruit and Galbanum, heart notes of Leather, Honey and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber.