Norah Bella Eau de Parfum bottle Norah Bella
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2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Burj Dubai Melina Eau de Parfum bottle Burj Dubai Melina

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Norah Bella
If you're after a less powdery, deeper take on a popular pink-floral DNA, Norah Bella delivers a charming, well-priced experience, though it needs a bit of a sit after purchase to really shine.
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Our Verdict - Burj Dubai Melina
Seriously polarising, Melina is a full-on rose-oud-wannabe with a fruity twist. You'll either adore its bold complexity or find its synthetic edge a bit much. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 7%
Floral 16% 15%
Fruity 16% 12%
Green 8% 7%
Sweet 24% 19%
Warm 11% 14%
Woody 14% 23%
Earthy 6% 16%
Animalic 8% 6%
Fresh 16% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Norah Bella EdP
Burj Dubai Melina EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rhubarb 20% vs 25%
Litchi 20% vs 25%
Nutmeg 20% vs 25%
Bergamot 20% vs 25%
Only in Norah Bella
Mandarin 20%
Shared Notes
Rose 16% vs 20%
Peony 16% vs 20%
Musk 16% vs 20%
Vanilla 16% vs 20%
Only in Burj Dubai Melina
Patchouli 20%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 20% vs 33%
Incense 20% vs 33%
Cedar 20% vs 33%
Only in Norah Bella
Cashmeran 20% Cream 20%

Accords

Norah Bella Burj Dubai Melina
100%
Woody
100%
95%
Floral
76%
93%
Fruity
66%
78%
Citrus
58%
77%
Rose
72%
72%
Aromatic
75%
74%
Fresh
64%
72%
Powdery
64%
67%
Fresh Spicy
72%
70%
Musky
Earthy
58%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
95%
76%
Fruity shared
93%
66%
Citrus shared
78%
58%
Rose shared
77%
72%
Aromatic shared
72%
75%
Fresh shared
74%
64%
Powdery shared
72%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
72%
70%
58%

Performance

Norah Bella Burj Dubai Melina
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Norah Bella

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its noticeable sillage and depth, Norah Bella leans more towards evenings and special occasions than the office, where it might be a bit too present. It's a versatile choice for dates and casual outings due to its charming floral-fruity profile.

Burj Dubai Melina

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, woody-floral profile makes it a bit much for the office. It shines brightest on an evening date or for special occasions where its commanding presence can be appreciated, though it might be a tad heavy for a purely formal setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
95%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Floral, Aromatic accords and Rose, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Norah Bella
Burj Dubai Melina
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