Melancholia vs OWN III
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
OWN III takes 3 of 4 categories.
MelancholiaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OWN IIIChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Melancholia1/4
OWN III3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- OWN III
- Sillage & projection
- OWN III
- Value for money
- OWN III
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Melancholia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MelancholiaMoth and Rabbit PerfumesOWN IIIMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 145 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
36%Like
28%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
145 votes
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOWN III
SillageOWN III
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOWN IIIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fruity77%
ozonic69%
fresh61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Violet LeafGreen AppleBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyMuskDates
Base6-8+ hrs
JuniperIncenseVetiverClearwood
Top
GrapefruitBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainPepperCardamom
Heart
RoseTuberoseNarcissusJasminePeachGreen NotesBlack CurrantIris
Base
AmberMuskOrris RootCedarVetiverVanillaViolet LeafSandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Black Currant, Bergamot and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Melancholia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day100
Night81
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,003
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#54,780
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMelancholiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoth and Rabbit Melancholia smells like crisp green apple slices dropped into cold, smoky ash, layered over damp violet leaf and earthy vetiver. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, it captures the mood of a rainy afternoon in early spring. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart bergamot and green foliage before settl…
Reviews →OWN III by Mith opens with a bright splash of crisp grapefruit, Italian bergamot, and zesty petitgrain balanced by a pinch of crushed black pepper and cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a powdery floral heart of soft iris, orris root, velvety rose, and creamy jasmine layered over juicy …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Melancholia or OWN III?
OWN III takes 3 of 4 categories. Melancholia is rated 3.72/5 from 145 votes; OWN III is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Melancholia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose OWN III for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Melancholia or OWN III?
OWN III lasts longest (OWN III 67/100, Melancholia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melancholia or OWN III?
OWN III projects furthest (OWN III 50/100, Melancholia 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melancholia and OWN III smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Black Currant, Bergamot and Narcissus.
Is Melancholia or OWN III better for summer or winter?
Melancholia suits daytime wear; OWN III suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melancholia and OWN III?
Melancholia has top notes of Violet Leaf, Green Apple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Dates, a base of Juniper, Incense, Vetiver and Clearwood. OWN III has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Cedar.
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