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My Melody vs Vanille

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

Updated 54 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanille takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • My Melody

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

  • Vanille

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

My Melody1/6
Vanille5/6
Ratings & consensus
Vanille
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vanille
Sillage & projection
Vanille
Value for money
Vanille
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Vanille
Fragranxe ranking
My Melody

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
My MelodyDemeter Fragrance
VanilleDes Filles a la Vanille
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 10%Had 7%Want 83%
4.29/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%
Category winnerVanilleRating 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

35%Love
59%Like
6%Ok
0%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
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityVanille

SillageVanille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value75
Category winnerVanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
vanilla88%
nutty77%
sweet65%
fruity53%
powdery42%
almond100%
vanilla92%
patchouli84%
nutty77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match80%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
AlmondVanillePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerVanilleLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day85
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
Casual 40%Date 27%Work 23%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Vanille by Des Filles a la Vanille takes a surprisingly rustic approach to a classic gourmand profile. Do not expect frosting. Instead, a gritty splash of earthy patchouli greets your nose during the initial three minutes before sweet almond steps in to soften the edges. The perfume balances nutty creaminess against d…

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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 Vanille?

Vanille takes 5 of 6 categories. My Melody is rated 3.86/5 from 37 votes; Vanille is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes. Choose My Melody for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanille for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Melody or Vanille?

Vanille lasts longest (Vanille 57/100, My Melody 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Melody or Vanille?

Vanille projects furthest (Vanille 67/100, My Melody 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Melody and Vanille smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, vanilla and nutty accords. Common notes include Almond and Vanille.

Is My Melody or Vanille better for summer or winter?

My Melody suits daytime wear; Vanille suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Melody and Vanille?

My Melody features Almond and Vanille. Vanille features Almond, Vanille and Patchouli.

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