Fragrance comparison

Meli Melo vs Overdose

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 600 ratings analysed

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #57,920 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,064 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 4 of 4 categories.

Meli Melo
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Meli Melo0/4

Overdose4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Meli MeloQueen B

OverdoseOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerOverdoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange BlossomCitrusesLimeHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Oriental notesSpicy Notes

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Meli Melo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,064

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Queen B Meli Melo starts with a sharp, vibrant burst of freshly squeezed lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening hits fast and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash yields to subtle orange blossom and crushed green herbal notes. What makes this unisex blend unusual is its rap…

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Overdose is a polarizing, high-octane citrus fragrance that thrives in extreme heat. It features a sharp, bracing blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot layered over a salty, animalic ambergris base. Designed for those who prefer an aggressive, avant-garde scent profile, this perfume projects with intensity and is b…

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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, Meli Melo or Overdose?

Overdose takes 4 of 4 categories. Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Meli Melo or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, Meli Melo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meli Melo or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, Meli Melo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meli Melo and Overdose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is Meli Melo or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Meli Melo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meli Melo and Overdose?

Meli Melo has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Citruses, Lime and Herbal Notes, a base of Oriental notes and Spicy Notes. Overdose has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.