Fragrance comparison

Melody vs Pasticcio

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Melody

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #60,087 AmberPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Pasticcio

Sospiro Perfumes

4.17184 votes

Rank #4,480 PowderyWoody

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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 amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pasticcio
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Melody2/4

Pasticcio2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelodyMarc de la Morandiere

PasticcioSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.17/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

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

57%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMelody

SillageMelody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

floral77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery 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

Top15-30 mins

Currant budsHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotOrange BlossomNasturtiumRoseHawthorn

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootVioletLimeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangLily

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMuskIrisAmberOakmossHeliotrope

Category winnerPasticcioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day93

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%

Men32

Unisex50

Women19

Work 32%Date 30%Casual 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,480

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerPasticcioHigher 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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Sospiro Pasticcio opens with an assertive flash of crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and zesty currant buds that immediately wake up the senses. As that brisk herbal opening softens over the first half hour, a powdery heart of velvety orris root, violet petals, and creamy jasmine takes center stage. The long dry-down…

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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 Pasticcio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Melody is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Pasticcio is rated 4.17/5 from 184 votes. Choose Melody for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pasticcio for a powdery and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody or Pasticcio?

Melody lasts longest (Melody 90/100, Pasticcio 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody or Pasticcio?

Melody projects furthest (Melody 88/100, Pasticcio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody and Pasticcio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Hawthorn and Jasmine.

Is Melody or Pasticcio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Melody and Pasticcio?

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. Pasticcio has top notes of Currant buds, Hyacinth, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet, Lime and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Iris.