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My Melody vs The Scent of

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

Updated 54 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • My Melody

    Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The Scent of

    Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

My Melody2/4
The Scent of2/4
Ratings & consensus
My Melody
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Scent of
Sillage & projection
The Scent of
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
My Melody

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
My MelodyDemeter Fragrance
The Scent ofAnna Dello Russo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 10%Had 7%Want 83%
3.53/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 3%Had 4%Want 93%
Category winnerMy MelodyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
49%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

24%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
35%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityThe Scent of

SillageThe Scent of

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
vanilla88%
nutty77%
sweet65%
fruity53%
powdery42%
almond100%
vanilla86%
nutty72%
sweet58%
fruity44%
powdery30%
Scent match100%Very similar · both almond, vanilla and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
AlmondVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAlmond and Vanille. Durations are only published for My Melody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Spring33
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Casual 52%Work 21%Date 18%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,109

PerfumerAdlen Moumene

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMy MelodyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance My Melody delivers an immediate rush of freshly baked almond pound cake. The nutty almond hits immediately. It smells remarkably like pure almond extract mixed into warm cake batter, sweetened by a soft wash of comforting vanilla. This is an unpretentious, linear gourmand cologne that stays playful a…

Reviews →

The Scent of Anna Dello Russo opens with a burst of sweet marzipan almond, reminiscent of freshly baked festive biscuits. Adlen Moumene built this composition around a linear gourmand core where bitter almond meets warm vanilla and cozy white musk. As it settles on skin, the initial nuttiness softens into a powdery, c…

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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, My Melody or The Scent of?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Melody is rated 3.86/5 from 37 votes; The Scent of is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose My Melody for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Scent of for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Melody or The Scent of?

The Scent of lasts longest (The Scent of 70/100, My Melody 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Melody or The Scent of?

The Scent of projects furthest (The Scent of 70/100, My Melody 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Melody and The Scent of smell similar?

Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Almond and Vanille.

Is My Melody or The Scent of better for summer or winter?

My Melody suits daytime wear; The Scent of suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Melody and The Scent of?

My Melody features Almond and Vanille. The Scent of features Almond and Vanille.

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