Fragrance comparison

Meliora vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,427 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meliora

Parfums de Marly

4.013,401 votes

Rank #4,584 FruitySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #43,084 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meliora takes 5 of 8 categories.

Meliora
Choose it for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Meliora5/8

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes2/8

Ratings & consensus: Meliora
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Meliora
Sillage & projection: Meliora
Value for money: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Versatility: Meliora
Note pyramid (duration): Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Fragranxe ranking: Meliora

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelioraParfums de Marly

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 3,401 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerMelioraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

3,401 votes

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMeliora

SillageMeliora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

soft spicy88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

green53%

sweet42%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassisRaspberryOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanillaAlmondWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMelioraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 37%Work 29%Date 23%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,584

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMelioraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meliora opens with an energetic burst of black currant, raspberry, and crushed cassis leaves. The tartness is immediate. It smells remarkably like cracking open a chilled bottle of berry spritzer on a hot porch. Within twenty minutes, the sharp fruit softens as green lily-of-the-valley, delicate rose, and subtle orang…

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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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, Meliora or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Meliora takes 5 of 8 categories. Meliora is rated 4.01/5 from 3,401 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Meliora for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meliora or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Meliora lasts longest (Meliora 60/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meliora or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Meliora projects furthest (Meliora 54/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meliora and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Meliora or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meliora is the stronger pick. For winter, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is the stronger pick. Meliora suits daytime wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meliora and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Meliora has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassis and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Almond and Woody Notes. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.