Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Norell New York

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 329 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Norell New York

Norell

3.7989 votes

Rank #13,442 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mélilot takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mélilot
Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell New York
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mélilot5/7

Norell New York2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mélilot
Community sentiment: Mélilot
Longevity: Mélilot
Sillage & projection: Norell New York
Value for money: Norell New York
Versatility: Mélilot
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

Norell New YorkNorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.79/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

Category winnerMélilotRating 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

29%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerMélilotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMélilot

SillageNorell New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNorell New YorkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, green and woody

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

PearGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidGardeniaPeonyJasmine

Base

OrrisMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesPear, 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

Summer36

Fall59

Winter32

Day100

Night55

Category winnerMélilotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

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

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#13,442

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Norell New York opens with sharp galbanum greenness and crisp bergamot layered over a juicy pear slice. The initial bitter snap settles quickly as gardenia, peony, and jasmine unfold into a dense floral heart. As the flowers soften, smooth orris root and sandalwood bring a dry, powdery texture that grounds the composi…

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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 Norell New York?

Mélilot takes 5 of 7 categories. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Norell New York is rated 3.79/5 from 89 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell New York for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Norell New York?

They last about the same: Mélilot 59/100, Norell New York 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or Norell New York?

Norell New York projects furthest (Norell New York 58/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mélilot and Norell New York smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Mélilot or Norell New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mélilot is the stronger pick. For winter, Mélilot is the stronger pick. Mélilot suits daytime wear; Norell New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mélilot and Norell New York?

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. Norell New York has top notes of Pear, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.