Fragrance comparison

Melodie d'Amour vs Paris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5,762 ratings analysed

Melodie d'Amour

Marc de la Morandiere

3.6133 votes

Rank #41,679 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.885,729 votes

Rank #1,125 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Melodie d'Amour
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Melodie d'Amour2/7

Paris5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melodie d'AmourMarc de la Morandiere

ParisYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 34%

3.88/ 5 · 5,729 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerParisRating 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

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

5,729 votes

Category winnerParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParis

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMelodie d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral 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

Top

RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthorn

Heart

VioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root

Base

IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesHawthorn, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Melodie d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMelodie d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,125

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerParisHigher 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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Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a cheerful, romantic floral centered around bright pink rose, powdery violet, and honeyed mimosa. Created in 1983, it bursts open with a lush garden medley of fresh geranium, hyacinth, and green leaves before settling into a warm cosmetic powder heart. As it warms on the skin, soft iris, cr…

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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 Paris?

Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Melodie d'Amour is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Paris is rated 3.88/5 from 5,729 votes. Choose Melodie d'Amour for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Melodie d'Amour or Paris?

Paris lasts longest (Paris 73/100, Melodie d'Amour 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melodie d'Amour or Paris?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 67/100, Melodie d'Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melodie d'Amour and Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Hawthorn, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Melodie d'Amour or Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Melodie d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris is the stronger pick. Melodie d'Amour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melodie d'Amour and Paris?

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. Paris has top notes of Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth and Geranium, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Lime Blossom, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.