Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Caramel Lover

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Melody

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #60,142 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Caramel Lover

Nimere Parfums

4.004 votes

Rank #55,083 CaramelSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melody takes 2 of 3 categories.

Melody
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caramel Lover
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Melody2/3

Caramel Lover1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyMarc de la Morandiere

Caramel LoverNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 10%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

caramel100%

sweet92%

amber84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperStyraxBergamotYlang-YlangIncenseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaHoneyJasmineRoseVioletLilacSandalwoodVirginian Cedar

Base6-10 hrs

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

Top

CaramelPink PepperKumquat

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangMyrtleTurmericGinger

Base

Tolu BalsamTonka BeanWhite MuskSandalwoodPatchouliCedarSiamGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Melody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,083

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaramel LoverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melody by Marc de la Morandiere is an opulent oriental floral that opens with a brisk punch of black pepper, balsamic styrax, and smoky incense. As the sharp opening settles, the perfume reveals a warm heart of powdery mimosa, golden honey, and delicate lilac. Sandalwood and cedarwood provide an earthy, structured bac…

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Caramel Lover by Nimere Parfums creates an intense, sugary profile centered on rich caramel and balsamic resins. Launched in 2015, this unisex scent balances sweet top notes with a heavy, complex base of woods and spices. It is best suited for cold-weather wear when the depth of the resins can fully unfold on the skin.

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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 Caramel Lover?

Melody takes 2 of 3 categories. Melody is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Caramel Lover is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Melody for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caramel Lover for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Caramel Lover?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 90/100, Caramel Lover 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Caramel Lover?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 88/100, Caramel Lover 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Caramel Lover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Melody or Caramel Lover better for summer or winter?

Melody suits evening wear; Caramel Lover suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Caramel Lover?

Melody has top notes of Black Pepper, Styrax, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Mimosa, Honey, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Caramel Lover has top notes of Caramel, Pink Pepper and Kumquat, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Myrtle, a base of Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Sandalwood.