Fragrance comparison

Mellow vs Orla Kiely

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mellow

Calms

5.004 votes

Rank #46,037 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Orla Kiely

3.57128 votes

Rank #13,770 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mellow takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mellow
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Orla Kiely
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mellow3/4

Orla Kiely1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MellowCalms

Orla KielyOrla Kiely

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.57/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMellow

SillageMellow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMellowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

green74%

floral65%

musky56%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Olive LeafRose LeafPeachMandarin

Heart5 to 7 hours

Rose JamRoseOsmanthusLactonesForest Fruits

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top

TeaFigPeachBergamot

Heart

Mexican chocolateRoseGeraniumOsmanthusWhite Flowers

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Osmanthus and Musk. Durations are only published for Mellow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall78

Winter19

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,037

PerfumerHarry Sherwood

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,770

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerOrla KielyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mellow by Calms delivers a plush floral fruity profile that balances sweet garden blooms with tart orchard fruit and quiet greenery. The opening pairs crisp peach nectar and juicy mandarin with the earthy, crisp bite of olive leaf and rose leaf absolute. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a…

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Orla Kiely is a cheerful floral built around tea, fig, peach and a soft chocolate warmth. It opens fruity, green and aromatic, then settles into rose, geranium, white flowers, musk and pale woods. Shoppers who like fresh fruity florals with a slightly cosy, creamy twist may enjoy it most. Some wearers find the opening…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mellow or Orla Kiely?

Mellow takes 3 of 4 categories. Mellow is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Orla Kiely is rated 3.57/5 from 128 votes. Choose Mellow for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Orla Kiely for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mellow or Orla Kiely?

Mellow lasts longest (Mellow 100/100, Orla Kiely 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mellow or Orla Kiely?

Mellow projects furthest (Mellow 100/100, Orla Kiely 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mellow and Orla Kiely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Rose, Osmanthus and Musk.

Is Mellow or Orla Kiely better for summer or winter?

Mellow suits evening wear; Orla Kiely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mellow and Orla Kiely?

Mellow has top notes of Olive Leaf, Rose Leaf, Peach and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose Jam, Rose, Osmanthus and Lactones, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Orla Kiely has top notes of Tea, Fig, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Rose, Geranium and Osmanthus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.