Melange
Elixir AttarAttar (oil-based concentrate)2021
Side by side
Melange vs. Tropic of Capricorn
Is Melange better than Tropic of Capricorn?
Melange rates higher with the community, while Tropic of Capricorn wears longer on skin.
Why this score
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Melange and Tropic of Capricorn?
| Melange | Tropic of Capricorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Attar (oil-based concentrate) | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Dr. Ellen Covey |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Melange and Tropic of Capricorn smell?
Melange
Floral
Oud
Rose
Musky
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Amber
Anis
Tropic of Capricorn
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Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Melange and Tropic of Capricorn share?
Top
Star AniseCardamom
—Heart
RoseMusk
—Base
AmbergrisMyrrhVanilla
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Melange or Tropic of Capricorn?
| Melange | Tropic of Capricorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Melange and Tropic of Capricorn?
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
Not your grandmother's tropical. This is the humid hour, the one where the florals go indolic and the air smells like something that grew wild. Animalic, yes. But not aggressive. It breathes.Tropic of Capricorn
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