Fragrance comparison

Melodie d'Amour vs Rubino

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Melodie d'Amour

Marc de la Morandiere

3.6133 votes

Rank #41,679 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,530 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 3 of 5 categories.

Melodie d'Amour
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Melodie d'Amour2/5

Rubino3/5

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

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerRubinoRating 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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMelodie d'Amour

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerRubinoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

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

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,530

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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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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 Rubino?

Rubino takes 3 of 5 categories. Melodie d'Amour is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Melodie d'Amour for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melodie d'Amour or Rubino?

Melodie d'Amour lasts longest (Melodie d'Amour 69/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melodie d'Amour or Rubino?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Melodie d'Amour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melodie d'Amour and Rubino smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Melodie d'Amour suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.