Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Melody

Jacques Battini

3.836 votes

Rank #55,540 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #35,903 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oath for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

Melody
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Melody1/4

Oath for Him3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Melody
Sillage & projection: Oath for Him
Value for money: Oath for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oath for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyJacques Battini

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageOath for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOath for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fruity61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

Top

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOath for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melody by Jacques Battini offers a rose-forward floral experience for women, launched in 2019. It combines zesty bergamot with sweet black currant and jasmine, grounding the composition in musk, cedar, and amber. This fragrance settles into a woody base, making it a reliable, versatile choice for daytime wear during t…

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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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, Melody or Oath for Him?

Oath for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Melody is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Melody for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Oath for Him?

They last about the same: Melody 60/100, Oath for Him 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Oath for Him?

Projection is very close: Oath for Him 51/100, Melody 50/100 for sillage.

Do Melody and Oath for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Melody or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

Melody suits daytime wear; Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Oath for Him?

Melody has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.