Melancholy. Letters Wallice vs Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud 27 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 5 categories.
Melancholy. Letters WalliceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud 27 Perfume OilChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Melancholy. Letters Wallice1/5
Oud 27 Perfume Oil4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud 27 Perfume Oil
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud 27 Perfume Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Oud 27 Perfume Oil
- Value for money
- Melancholy. Letters Wallice
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Melancholy. Letters WalliceNimere ParfumsOud 27 Perfume OilLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 7%Had 17%Want 76%
4.18/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerOud 27 Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
79%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
47%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud 27 Perfume Oil
SillageOud 27 Perfume Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMelancholy. Letters WalliceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy91%
smoky83%
amber74%
balsamic65%
metallic56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CalamusSaffron
Heart
IncenseIrisVioletYlang-YlangPalmarosa
Base
Tolu BalsamVetiverTobaccoPatchouliAraucariaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHungarian oakmossGuaiac Wood
Notes
SaffronGuaiac WoodIncensePatchouliCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Oud 27 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer57
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night44
Spring40
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day60
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#37,351
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#35,179
PerfumerVincent Schaller
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerOud 27 Perfume OilHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMelancholy. Letters Wallice by Nimere Parfums creates a somber, resinous profile anchored in incense, tobacco, and saffron. This unisex scent balances bitter herbal notes with deep woody accords, ideal for reflective autumn evenings. Its complex structure offers a distinct, churchy depth that settles into a comforting…
Reviews →Oud 27 Perfume Oil by Le Labo presents a dense, resinous blend built on rich woods and dry smoke. Formulated as a concentrated oil, it wears closer and smoother than typical alcohol sprays while retaining serious aromatic depth. The composition centres on earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and guaiac wood, accented by the b…
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, Melancholy. Letters Wallice or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?
Oud 27 Perfume Oil takes 4 of 5 categories. Melancholy. Letters Wallice is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Oud 27 Perfume Oil is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose Melancholy. Letters Wallice for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud 27 Perfume Oil for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Melancholy. Letters Wallice or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?
Oud 27 Perfume Oil lasts longest (Oud 27 Perfume Oil 77/100, Melancholy. Letters Wallice 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melancholy. Letters Wallice or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?
Oud 27 Perfume Oil projects furthest (Oud 27 Perfume Oil 80/100, Melancholy. Letters Wallice 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melancholy. Letters Wallice and Oud 27 Perfume Oil smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.
Is Melancholy. Letters Wallice or Oud 27 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?
Melancholy. Letters Wallice suits daytime wear; Oud 27 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melancholy. Letters Wallice and Oud 27 Perfume Oil?
Melancholy. Letters Wallice has top notes of Calamus and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tolu Balsam, Vetiver, Tobacco and Patchouli. Oud 27 Perfume Oil features Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar.
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