Melancholia
Moth and Rabbit PerfumesEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Melancholia vs. Tears
Tears rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Melancholia | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mark Buxton | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Melancholia
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fruity
Ozonic
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Tears
Floral
Amber
Fresh
Iris
Animalic
Green
Soft Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Violet LeafGreen AppleBlackcurrantBergamot
Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
Heart
NarcissusMuskLily of the ValleyDates
LilacIrisFrankincense
Base
Java VetiverCade OilIncenseClearwood
AmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Melancholia | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The smoke and blackcurrant together can feel like a jolt at first, unfamiliar, almost astringent. But that's exactly the point. This isn't a fragrance that reassures. It asks something of you.Melancholia
This is not a crowd-pleaser. The Lilac heart skews vintage, almost nostalgic, while the Cognac opening reads more bourbon than bergamot. Worth sampling before committing, especially if you want.Tears