Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 618 ratings analysed

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime

Jacomo

4.05378 votes

Rank #4,824 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mélilot
Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mélilot3/7

Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mélilot
Community sentiment: Mélilot
Longevity: Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime
Sillage & projection: Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime
Value for money: Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime
Versatility: Mélilot
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MélilotL'Occitane en Provence

Silences Eau de Parfum SublimeJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

4.05/ 5 · 378 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

39%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

348 votes

Category winnerMélilotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySilences Eau de Parfum Sublime

SillageSilences Eau de Parfum Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSilences Eau de Parfum SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, 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

GalbanumAldehydesCassiaPear

Heart

IrisNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VetiverWoodsy NotesMuskSandalwood

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

Summer64

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMélilotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

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

Men2

Unisex45

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#4,824

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerSilences Eau de Parfum SublimeHigher 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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Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime by Jacomo is a floral green fragrance that prioritizes a crisp, dry character. It opens with bright galbanum and aldehydes before transitioning into an iris and narcissus heart. This 2012 release offers a modern, sophisticated take on a classic chypre profile, making it a reliable choice…

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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 Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime?

Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 378 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime?

They last about the same: Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime 60/100, Mélilot 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime?

Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime projects furthest (Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime 54/100, Mélilot 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mélilot and Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Mélilot or Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mélilot and Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime?

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. Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Cassia and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Sandalwood.