Fragrance comparison

Melodie d'Amour vs Smeraldo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Melodie d'Amour

Marc de la Morandiere

3.6133 votes

Rank #41,679 FloralSweet

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #45,713 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2.

Melodie d'Amour
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Melodie d'Amour2/6

Smeraldo2/6

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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 33%Want 34%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerSmeraldoRating 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

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMelodie d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Category winnerSmeraldoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

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 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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 Smeraldo?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2. Melodie d'Amour is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Melodie d'Amour for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melodie d'Amour or Smeraldo?

They last about the same: Melodie d'Amour 69/100, Smeraldo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Melodie d'Amour or Smeraldo?

Projection is very close: Melodie d'Amour 63/100, Smeraldo 63/100 for sillage.

Do Melodie d'Amour and Smeraldo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

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

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

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

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. Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla Bean and Amber.