Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Leau

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

28%scent match

Clearly different

Leau

brume orpin

4.005 votes

Rank #43,704 MuskyGreen

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.
Leau
Choose it for a musky and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mélilot2/4

Leau2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leau
Sillage & projection: Leau
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

Leaubrume orpin

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 13%Had 7%Want 80%

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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLeau

SillageLeau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMélilotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

musky100%

green92%

amber84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

GalbanumCarrot Seeds

Heart

PearFennel

Base

AmbroxanMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Carrot Seeds and Galbanum. 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

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

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

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#43,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Leau by brume orpin introduces a dry, vegetal freshness that feels unexpected in modern perfume. The fragrance centers on crisp pear and earthy fennel, steering clear of typical sugary fruit profiles. It wears like a quiet morning in an overgrown garden, settling into a skin-hugging musk that works beautifully in casu…

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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 Leau?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Leau 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 Leau for a musky and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Leau?

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

Which projects more, Mélilot or Leau?

Leau projects furthest (Leau 75/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mélilot and Leau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Carrot Seeds and Galbanum.

Is Mélilot or Leau better for summer or winter?

Mélilot suits daytime wear; Leau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mélilot and Leau?

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. Leau has top notes of Galbanum and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Pear and Fennel, a base of Ambroxan and Musk.