Mellis vs Brume d'Ivoire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mellis takes 3 of 4 categories.
MellisChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brume d'IvoireChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mellis3/4
Brume d'Ivoire1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mellis
- Sillage & projection
- Mellis
- Value for money
- Brume d'Ivoire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mellis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MellisAnnette NeufferBrume d'IvoireÉlixir PrivéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 12%Had 12%Want 77%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
47%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMellis
SillageMellis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBrume d'IvoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
sweet69%
cacao61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeClovesCinnamonLimeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Turkish Rose OilRumCarnationTobaccoArtemisiaJasmine
Base
BeeswaxCacao PodTahitian VanillaBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
PineappleAlmondMandarin OrangeLimeJasmineRose
Heart
HoneyPink PepperLicoriceVanillaAmberwoodSandalwood
Base
White MuskClovesPatchouliTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cloves, Lime and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer13
Fall100
Winter88
Day57
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
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#4,915
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#48,198
PerfumerSarah Burri
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMellisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMellis by Annette Neuffer is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Annette Neuffer. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation, Tobacco, Artemisia and Jasmine; base notes are Beeswax, Cacao…
Reviews →Brume d'Ivoire by Élixir Privé kicks off with a bright, juicy splash of pineapple, zesty lime, and sweet almond before settling into a warm, creamy embrace. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, cozy golden honey, spicy licorice, and velvety vanilla take over, wrapping around a sturdy base of sandalwood and amberwood…
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, Mellis or Brume d'Ivoire?
Mellis takes 3 of 4 categories. Mellis is rated 4.04/5 from 124 votes; Brume d'Ivoire is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mellis for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Brume d'Ivoire for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Mellis or Brume d'Ivoire?
Mellis lasts longest (Mellis 82/100, Brume d'Ivoire 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mellis or Brume d'Ivoire?
Mellis projects furthest (Mellis 73/100, Brume d'Ivoire 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mellis and Brume d'Ivoire smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Lime and Pink Pepper.
Is Mellis or Brume d'Ivoire better for summer or winter?
Mellis suits evening wear; Brume d'Ivoire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mellis and Brume d'Ivoire?
Mellis has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon and Lime, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil, Rum, Carnation and Tobacco, a base of Beeswax, Cacao Pod, Tahitian Vanilla and Benzoin. Brume d'Ivoire has top notes of Pineapple, Almond, Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Honey, Pink Pepper, Licorice and Vanilla, a base of White Musk, Cloves, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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