Melrose Place
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Red Wood
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Melrose Place is the quintessential 'clean girl' scent, a popular but divisive fresh rose that many love for its shampoo-like quality, but just as many dismiss as unremarkable, fleeting, or even sour. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, a headache for others.
This one's a proper divisive bit of kit. Some swear by its fizzy, fruity shampoo vibe for a fresh pick-me-up, whilst others reckon it's a synthetic, headache-inducing mess. You'll either love it or hate it, mate.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 4% |
| Floral | 29% | 23% |
| Fruity | 20% | 27% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 22% | 20% |
| Warm | 10% | 11% |
| Woody | 14% | 14% |
| Earthy | 3% | 3% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear, often described as a 'shampoo scent'. However, its generally poor longevity and intimate sillage mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where you want a stronger presence. It's often recommended for post-shower or gym wear due to its fresh nature.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it a cracking choice for casual wear and daytime dates. While some find its performance strong, many describe it as an EDT with moderate longevity, making it less ideal for formal settings where a more commanding presence is often preferred, but still acceptable for the office if applied sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Musky, Rose accords and Rose, Litchi notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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