Marc de la Morandiere Melody
How it smells
The first thing you smell is black pepper and styrax. The heart brings mimosa and honey. On the skin it settles into Bourbon vanilla and benzoin. Overall it smells amber and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Melody notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Marc de la Morandiere Melody
Melody is made by Marc de la Morandiere.
Other Marc de la Morandiere perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Bleu de Chine, Celebrity and Gengis Khan.
Best season for Melody
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jil Sander Sun and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies.
Who will like Melody
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like mimosa and Bourbon vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and amber.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Jil Sander Sun and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies. Base notes like Bourbon vanilla and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies.
Perfumes that smell like Melody
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (8 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies (8 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (8 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Melody?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Melody to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.