Fragrance comparison

Meli Melo vs Romeo di Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 418 ratings analysed

Meli Melo

Queen B

3.6010 votes

Rank #57,920 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli

4.15408 votes

Rank #3,647 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Meli Melo0/4

Romeo di Romeo Gigli4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Meli MeloQueen B

Romeo di Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 46%Want 28%

4.15/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliRating 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

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

408 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRomeo di Romeo Gigli

SillageRomeo di Romeo Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

amber65%

white floral48%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

floral84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

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

MarigoldAsafoetidaBasilLimeCitrusesBergamotMangoMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomCarnationJasmineFreesiaCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRose

Base

Orris RootBenzoinSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Citruses. 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

Winter40

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%

Men1

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,647

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliHigher 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…

Reviews →

Romeo di Romeo Gigli by Romeo Gigli is a Floral fragrance for women. Romeo di Romeo Gigli was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophie Labbe. Top notes are Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil, Lime, Citruses, Bergamot, Mango and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine, Freesia, C…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Meli Melo or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 4 categories. Meli Melo is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Romeo di Romeo Gigli is rated 4.15/5 from 408 votes. Choose Meli Melo for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Romeo di Romeo Gigli for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Meli Melo or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli lasts longest (Romeo di Romeo Gigli 66/100, Meli Melo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meli Melo or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli projects furthest (Romeo di Romeo Gigli 63/100, Meli Melo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meli Melo and Romeo di Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Citruses.

Is Meli Melo or Romeo di Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Meli Melo and Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

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. Romeo di Romeo Gigli has top notes of Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Orris Root, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense.