Fragrance comparison

Melodie d'Amour vs Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Melodie d'Amour

Marc de la Morandiere

3.6133 votes

Rank #41,679 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

The Dua Brand

2.405 votes

Rank #67,359 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Melodie d'Amour
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Melodie d'Amour1/5

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Sillage & projection: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Value for money: Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Melodie d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melodie d'AmourMarc de la Morandiere

Amphitrite's Dreamy ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 34%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityAmphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

SillageAmphitrite's Dreamy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAmphitrite's Dreamy ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HawthornLilacPink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaMuskOpoponax

Notes

Bulgarian RoseBlack CurrantYlang-YlangPink PepperGreen AppleRed CurrantSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotVanillaPetalia

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAmphitrite's Dreamy ElixirLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night52

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Date 28%Party 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMelodie d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melodie d'Amour by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a crisp splash of lemon and bergamot before settling into dewy lilac and hawthorn blossoms. The opening feels green, bright, and slightly soapy. A gentle kick of pink pepper adds warmth without smelling spicy. Within thirty minutes, sweet violet and powdery rose take…

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Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir by The Dua Brand hits the air with a bright splash of green apple, juicy peach, and tart black currant. It blends the creamy, stone-fruit sweetness of Parfums de Marly Cassili with the crisp, zesty floral bite of Creed Aventus for Her. As the opening fruit settle, a generous bouquet of Bulga…

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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, Melodie d'Amour or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Melodie d'Amour is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Melodie d'Amour for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melodie d'Amour or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir lasts longest (Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir 73/100, Melodie d'Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melodie d'Amour or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir projects furthest (Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir 75/100, Melodie d'Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melodie d'Amour and Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Melodie d'Amour or Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir better for summer or winter?

Melodie d'Amour suits daytime wear; Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melodie d'Amour and Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir?

Melodie d'Amour has top notes of Hawthorn, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Opoponax. Amphitrite's Dreamy Elixir features Bulgarian Rose, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper and Green Apple.