Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #41,842 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Melody
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Melody2/4

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Melody
Sillage & projection: Melody
Value for money: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyJacques Battini

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

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

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Romantic by Jeanne Arthes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesHigher 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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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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 Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Melody is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Melody for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 60/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Projection is very close: Melody 50/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100 for sillage.

Do Melody and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Melody or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

Melody suits daytime wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Melody has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.