Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum bottle Melody Of The Sun
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2022 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum bottle United Dreams Live Free

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum
This Mancera is a contentious one; some hail it as a hidden treasure, a fresh and calming citrus-tea blend perfect for summer. Others bemoan its lacklustre performance and generic scent profile. It's a divisive release, with opinions split firmly down the middle on its merits and longevity.
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Our Verdict - United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
This budget-friendly green tea and citrus blast is a decent warm weather spritz, but be ready to overspray. Its fleeting performance means you'll need to reapply constantly, making it better for a quick refresh than a long-lasting statement.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 16%
Floral 14% 20%
Fruity 11% 7%
Green 19% 13%
Sweet 14% 15%
Warm 11% 14%
Woody 8% 12%
Earthy 7% 5%
Animalic 12% 12%
Fresh 22% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Melody Of The Sun EdP
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Notes

Only in Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum
Tea 34% Jasmine 24% Cedar 21% Osmanthus 21%
Only in United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 37% Cardamom 34% Cyclamen 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 37%
Amber 28% vs 27%
Only in Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum
Mate 37%
Only in United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
Cedar 35%

Accords

Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
60%
Green
82%
76%
Aromatic
54%
69%
Fruity
54%
61%
Fresh
64%
56%
Fresh Spicy
64%
49%
Woody
55%
47%
White Floral
52%
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
50%
Floral
49%
Lavender
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Green shared
60%
82%
Aromatic shared
76%
54%
Fruity shared
69%
54%
Fresh shared
61%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
64%
Woody shared
49%
55%
White Floral shared
47%
52%
52%
52%
50%
49%

Performance

Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, calming nature makes it suitable for casual wear and might even pass in an office, though many reviews highlight its moderate to weak performance. It's too light for formal events, but great for a sporty, refreshing lift. The consensus leans towards 'spray and forget' for everyday summer use.

United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather or for sport. The poor longevity and sillage relegate it to 'after shower' or at-home use, making it unsuitable for formal events or serious dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Green, Fresh Spicy accords and Tea, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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United Dreams Live Free Eau de Parfum
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