Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs (Vetiverich)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 453 ratings analysed

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

(Vetiverich)

Zara

3.93213 votes

Rank #4,995 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

(Vetiverich) 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.
(Vetiverich)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mélilot3/7

(Vetiverich)4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MélilotL'Occitane en Provence

(Vetiverich)Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.93/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 67%Had 9%Want 24%

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

42%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerMélilotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity(Vetiverich)

Sillage(Vetiverich)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value87

Category winner(Vetiverich)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

green42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

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

SaffronPearBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafJasmine Leaf

Base

VetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPear, 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

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMélilotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

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

Men49

Unisex49

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#4,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winner(Vetiverich)Higher 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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Vetiverich opens with a crisp, airy mix of bergamot, pear and violet leaf, then settles into a dry woody vetiver and cedar base with a clean ozonic edge. It reads modern, light on its feet and easy to wear in warm weather. Reviews suggest a fresh woody skin scent more than a dense vetiver perfume. Sample first if shar…

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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 (Vetiverich)?

(Vetiverich) takes 4 of 7 categories. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; (Vetiverich) is rated 3.93/5 from 213 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose (Vetiverich) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or (Vetiverich)?

(Vetiverich) lasts longest ((Vetiverich) 63/100, Mélilot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or (Vetiverich)?

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

Do Mélilot and (Vetiverich) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Pear, Vetiver and Cedarwood.

Is Mélilot or (Vetiverich) better for summer or winter?

For summer, (Vetiverich) 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 (Vetiverich)?

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. (Vetiverich) has top notes of Saffron, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Jasmine Leaf, a base of Vetiver and Cedarwood.