Fragrance comparison

Mélilot vs Volakas

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

Mélilot

L'Occitane en Provence

4.31240 votes

Rank #6,003 NuttyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #63,356 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volakas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mélilot
Choose it for a nutty and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mélilot1/4

Volakas3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Volakas
Sillage & projection: Volakas
Value for money: Volakas
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

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

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

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

SillageVolakas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

green92%

woody84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#63,356

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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Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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 Volakas?

Volakas takes 3 of 4 categories. Mélilot is rated 4.31/5 from 240 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mélilot for a nutty and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mélilot or Volakas?

Volakas lasts longest (Volakas 75/100, Mélilot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mélilot or Volakas?

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

Do Mélilot and Volakas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Vetiver and Cedarwood.

Is Mélilot or Volakas better for summer or winter?

Mélilot suits daytime wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mélilot and Volakas?

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. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.