Melos vs Le Tapis Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
MelosChoose it for a honey and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Le Tapis RougeChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Melos1/3
Le Tapis Rouge1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Tapis Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Melos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MelosPernoireLe Tapis RougeChristophe GuillarmeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
16%Like
26%Ok
14%Dislike
10%Hate
73 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Tapis Rouge
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyhoney100%
rose92%
sweet84%
green77%
floral69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
patchouli77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match19%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tea RoseTeaGrapesCassisGrapefruit
Heart
HoneyRoseHazelnutBaked AppleSaffron
Base
AmberMuskPatchouliMilk
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitCassis
Heart2-4 hrs
Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskPatchouliAmberSaffronVanille
InformationalShared notesCassis, Grapefruit, Rose and Saffron. Durations are only published for Le Tapis Rouge, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring87
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,358
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#84,021
PerfumerJean Denis Saisse
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMelosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPernoire Melos opens with an intense blast of sticky Nile honey paired with freshly steeped tea rose and bitter cassis. As the initial sweetness settles, a dark grape note and tart grapefruit cut through the thick gourmand opening. In the heart, warm hazelnut and spiced baked apple blend into a lush rose petal core. T…
Reviews →Le Tapis Rouge by Christophe Guillarme opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and tangy cassis before unveiling a plush velvety rose. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, warm saffron and earthy patchouli take center stage, anchored by a rich cushion of amber and sweet vanilla. It feels dramatic, sultry, and un…
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 lasts longer, Melos or Le Tapis Rouge?
Le Tapis Rouge lasts longest (Le Tapis Rouge 100/100, Melos 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melos or Le Tapis Rouge?
Projection is very close: Melos 67/100, Le Tapis Rouge 67/100 for sillage.
Do Melos and Le Tapis Rouge smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cassis, Grapefruit, Rose and Saffron.
Is Melos or Le Tapis Rouge better for summer or winter?
Le Tapis Rouge suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melos and Le Tapis Rouge?
Melos has top notes of Tea Rose, Tea, Grapes and Cassis, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Hazelnut and Baked Apple, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Milk. Le Tapis Rouge has top notes of Grapefruit and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Saffron.
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