Fragrance comparison

Melody of Venus vs Taskeen Marina

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Melody of Venus

Castanez Parfums

4.4418 votes

Rank #42,282 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Taskeen Marina

PARIS CORNER

3.89283 votes

Rank #12,229 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melody of Venus takes 4 of 6 categories.

Melody of Venus
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Taskeen Marina
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melody of Venus4/6

Taskeen Marina2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melody of VenusCastanez Parfums

Taskeen MarinaPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 63%Had 10%Want 27%

Category winnerMelody of VenusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

33%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMelody of Venus

SillageMelody of Venus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTaskeen MarinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PassionfruitGuavaGrapefruitRhubarbBlack CurrantOrangeGreen Apple

Heart3-4 hrs

NeroliCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily of the Valley

Base8-12 hrs

AmberAlmondPatchouliVanillaCoconut

Notes

GrapefruitBlack CurrantLily of the Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMelody of VenusLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day88

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall10

Winter3

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,282

PerfumerCecilia Castañeda, José Nuñez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTaskeen MarinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melody 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…

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Taskeen Marina by PARIS CORNER delivers a clean, fruit-forward profile built around bright citrus and sweet berries. The opening centers on a juicy burst of tart grapefruit alongside rich black currant, creating a sharp and lively introduction. As the initial brightness settles, a delicate touch of lily of the valley …

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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 of Venus or Taskeen Marina?

Melody of Venus takes 4 of 6 categories. Melody of Venus is rated 4.44/5 from 18 votes; Taskeen Marina is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes. Choose Melody of Venus for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Taskeen Marina for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melody of Venus or Taskeen Marina?

Melody of Venus lasts longest (Melody of Venus 89/100, Taskeen Marina 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melody of Venus or Taskeen Marina?

Melody of Venus projects furthest (Melody of Venus 71/100, Taskeen Marina 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melody of Venus and Taskeen Marina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lily of the Valley.

Is Melody of Venus or Taskeen Marina better for summer or winter?

Melody of Venus suits evening wear; Taskeen Marina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melody of Venus and Taskeen Marina?

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. Taskeen Marina features Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lily of the Valley.