Melody of Venus vs Royal Bouquet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Melody of Venus takes 4 of 5 categories.
Melody of VenusChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal BouquetChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Melody of Venus4/5
Royal Bouquet1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Melody of Venus
- Sillage & projection
- Melody of Venus
- Value for money
- Royal Bouquet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Melody of Venus
- Fragranxe ranking
- Melody of Venus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Melody of VenusCastanez ParfumsRoyal BouquetLC WaikikiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMelody of Venus
SillageMelody of Venus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal BouquetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
amber61%
floral100%
fruity83%
tropical65%
fresh48%
coconut30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PassionfruitGuavaGrapefruitRhubarbBlack CurrantOrangeGreen Apple
Heart3-4 hrs
NeroliCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily of the Valley
Base8-12 hrs
AmberAlmondPatchouliVanillaCoconut
Top15 to 30 minutes
Guava
Heart30 to 90 minutes
FlowersLitchi
Base1 to 2 hours
Coconut
Category winnerMelody of VenusLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer44
Fall100
Winter78
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,885
PerfumerCecilia Castañeda, José Nuñez
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,395
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMelody of VenusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMelody of Venus opens like a fresh fruit basket on a sunny morning. You immediately get a juicy splash of tart passionfruit, crisp green apple, and tangy pink guava, balanced by a gentle pinch of sour rhubarb. As the opening brightness softens after thirty minutes, creamy honeysuckle and fresh jasmine blossom across t…
Reviews →Royal Bouquet by LC Waikiki is a light, easy-going floral fruity fragrance designed for casual warm-weather wear. It opens with the juicy, tart sweetness of ripe guava, offering an immediate tropical burst that feels crisp and uplifting. As the initial spray settles, delicate generic flowers pair with watery litchi, c…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Melody of Venus or Royal Bouquet?
Melody of Venus takes 4 of 5 categories. Melody of Venus is rated 4.44/5 from 18 votes; Royal Bouquet is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Melody of Venus for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Bouquet for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Melody of Venus or Royal Bouquet?
Melody of Venus lasts longest (Melody of Venus 89/100, Royal Bouquet 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melody of Venus or Royal Bouquet?
Melody of Venus projects furthest (Melody of Venus 71/100, Royal Bouquet 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melody of Venus and Royal Bouquet smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Guava and Coconut.
Is Melody of Venus or Royal Bouquet better for summer or winter?
Melody of Venus suits evening wear; Royal Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melody of Venus and Royal Bouquet?
Melody of Venus has top notes of Passionfruit, Guava, Grapefruit and Rhubarb, heart notes of Neroli, Carnation, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Almond, Patchouli and Vanilla. Royal Bouquet has top notes of Guava, heart notes of Flowers and Litchi, a base of Coconut.
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