Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Russian Present Red

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Melody

Jacques Battini

3.836 votes

Rank #55,540 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Russian Present Red

Sergio Nero

3.4719 votes

Rank #22,180 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

Melody
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Russian Present Red
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Melody1/4

Russian Present Red3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyJacques Battini

Russian Present RedSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

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

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageRussian Present Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRussian Present RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

amber69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus 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

Top

OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot

Heart

ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar

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–

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRussian Present RedHigher 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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Russian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…

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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 Russian Present Red?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Melody is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Melody for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Russian Present Red?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 60/100, Russian Present Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Russian Present Red?

Russian Present Red projects furthest (Russian Present Red 53/100, Melody 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Russian Present Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Melody or Russian Present Red better for summer or winter?

Melody suits daytime wear; Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Russian Present Red?

Melody has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.