Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

2 wins

Melody

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #60,087 AmberPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Jil Sander

4.41160 votes

Rank #5,794 WoodyPowdery

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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.
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Melody2/3

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty1/3

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: Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyMarc de la Morandiere

Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.41/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%

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

59%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and floral

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

AldehydesBergamotVioletFruity NotesLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangCorianderIrisCarnationRoseJasmineHoneyOrchid

Base

CedarIncenseMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Incense and Honey. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,794

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is a classic 1981 chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp bath soap freshness and warm, dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet violet petals, creating the refreshing feeling of stepping out of a steamy luxury shower. As the opening sett…

Reviews →

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 Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Melody takes 2 of 3 categories. Melody is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes. Choose Melody for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 90/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 88/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Incense and Honey.

Is Melody or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty better for summer or winter?

Melody suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

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. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood.