Fragrance comparison

Mellis vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mellis

Annette Neuffer

4.04124 votes

Rank #4,439 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mellis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mellis
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mellis4/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mellis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mellis
Sillage & projection: Mellis
Value for money: Royal Brand Gold
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 Neuffer

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 77%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winnerMellisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityMellis

SillageMellis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeClovesCinnamonLimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Turkish Rose OilRumCarnationTobaccoArtemisiaJasmine

Base

BeeswaxCacao PodTahitian VanillaBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli. 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

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day57

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,439

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMellisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mellis 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…

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Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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, Mellis or Royal Brand Gold?

Mellis takes 4 of 5 categories. Mellis is rated 4.04/5 from 124 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mellis for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mellis or Royal Brand Gold?

Mellis lasts longest (Mellis 82/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mellis or Royal Brand Gold?

Mellis projects furthest (Mellis 73/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mellis and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Mellis or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

Mellis suits evening wear; Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mellis and Royal Brand Gold?

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. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.