Fragrance comparison

Melange d'Arabie vs Terror

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Melange d'Arabie

Zoha Aroma

4.673 votes

Rank #37,456 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Terror

Sapphire Studios

2.805 votes

Rank #25,401 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Melange d'Arabie
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Terror
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Melange d'Arabie2/4

Terror2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Melange d'Arabie
Sillage & projection: Terror
Value for money: Melange d'Arabie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terror

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melange d'ArabieZoha Aroma

TerrorSapphire Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityMelange d'Arabie

SillageTerror

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMelange d'ArabieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

honey61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Orange BlossomJasminePeachMelonOrangeCyclamenVanillaHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronPeachHoney

Heart

Red CurrantWater Lily

Base

CyclamenVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cyclamen, Vanilla and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTerrorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melange d'Arabie smells like sweet orange juice poured through a bouquet of white flowers. The opening reads bright, juicy and slightly watery, then settles into a softer mix of orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla and a touch of honey. It leans unisex with a floral tilt, and suits buyers who enjoy fruity florals with a g…

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Terror opens fruity and sweet, with peach, saffron and a glossy melon-like nuance that reads softer than the note list suggests. As it settles, red currant and water lily keep it bright, while vanilla gives the dry-down a darker, smoother finish. It suits someone who likes sweet florals with a slightly moody edge rath…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Melange d'Arabie or Terror?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Melange d'Arabie is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Terror is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Melange d'Arabie for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Terror for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Melange d'Arabie or Terror?

Melange d'Arabie lasts longest (Melange d'Arabie 80/100, Terror 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melange d'Arabie or Terror?

Terror projects furthest (Terror 67/100, Melange d'Arabie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melange d'Arabie and Terror smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Cyclamen, Vanilla and Honey.

Is Melange d'Arabie or Terror better for summer or winter?

Melange d'Arabie suits evening wear; Terror suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melange d'Arabie and Terror?

Melange d'Arabie features Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Peach, Melon and Orange. Terror has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Honey, heart notes of Red Currant and Water Lily, a base of Cyclamen and Vanilla.