Melange
Elixir AttarAttar (oil-based concentrate)2021
Side by side
Melange vs. Afternoon Swim
Is Melange better than Afternoon Swim?
Melange projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
Ambergris
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The essentials
What's different between Melange and Afternoon Swim?
| Melange | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Attar (oil-based concentrate) | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Melange and Afternoon Swim smell?
Melange
Floral
Oud
Rose
Musky
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Amber
Anis
Afternoon Swim
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Melange and Afternoon Swim share?
Top
Star AniseCardamom
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseMusk
Ginger
Base
AmbergrisMyrrhVanilla
Ambergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Melange or Afternoon Swim?
| Melange | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Melange and Afternoon Swim?
This is an oud composition that doesn't flinch. The saffron-anise opening is sharp enough to split attention, but underneath it sits a ghaliya built for balance, not show.Melange
Afternoon Swim leans heavily into citrus without any hiding. It is sunny, direct, and smells like peeled oranges on a warm afternoon. The Ambergris and Ginger add depth, but this is fundamentally.Afternoon Swim
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