Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Queen of Heart

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Melody

Jacques Battini

3.836 votes

Rank #55,540 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Queen of Heart

Lanoe

3.002 votes

Rank #60,996 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Queen of Heart takes 2 of 3 categories.

Melody
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queen of Heart
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Melody1/3

Queen of Heart2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyJacques Battini

Queen of HeartLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityQueen of Heart

SillageQueen of Heart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fruity61%

woody100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasminePepperNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverAmberVanilla

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–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,996

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMelodyHigher 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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Queen of Heart opens with bright citrus and dark berry notes, then settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and neroli over a woody, musky base. The overall effect reads polished, powdery and gently spicy rather than playful. It may suit someone who likes floral woody perfumes with a fuller presence, especially fo…

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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 Queen of Heart?

Queen of Heart takes 2 of 3 categories. Melody is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Queen of Heart is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Melody for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Queen of Heart for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Queen of Heart?

Queen of Heart lasts longest (Queen of Heart 68/100, Melody 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Queen of Heart?

Queen of Heart projects furthest (Queen of Heart 90/100, Melody 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Queen of Heart smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Melody or Queen of Heart better for summer or winter?

Melody suits daytime wear; Queen of Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Queen of Heart?

Melody has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. Queen of Heart has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.