Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Miel Obscura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Melody

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #63,560 AmberPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melody takes 3 of 4 categories.

Melody
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Melody3/4

Miel Obscura1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyMarc de la Morandiere

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value94

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%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Category winnerMelodyLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMiel ObscuraHigher 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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Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Melody or Miel Obscura?

Melody takes 3 of 4 categories. Melody is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Melody for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Miel Obscura?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 90/100, Miel Obscura 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Miel Obscura?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 88/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Miel Obscura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Honey, Rose and Violet.

Is Melody or Miel Obscura better for summer or winter?

Melody suits evening wear; Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody and Miel Obscura?

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. Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk.