Melody Of The Sun Eau de Parfum vs Étoiles Silver Eau de Parfum

Melody Of The Sun

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	££

Étoiles Silver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Melody Of The Sun

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 - Étoiles Silver

If longevity is your main concern when choosing a fresh, aquatic-leaning scent, this is your jam. It's essentially a souped-up Cool Water-esque fragrance that delivers impressive staying power for its price point.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	10%
Floral	14%	20%
Fruity	11%	8%
Green	19%	15%
Sweet	14%	11%
Warm	11%	9%
Woody	8%	13%
Earthy	7%	10%
Animalic	12%	15%
Fresh	22%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Melody Of The Sun EdP

Étoiles Silver EdP

Notes

Only in Melody Of The Sun

Lemon 23% Grapefruit 18% Lavender 16% Blackcurrant 16% Pear 15% Cardamom 13%

Only in Étoiles Silver

Rainwater 31% Apple 27% Bergamot 21% Clary Sage 20%

Only in Melody Of The Sun

Tea 34% Jasmine 24% Cedar 21% Osmanthus 21%

Only in Étoiles Silver

Lavender 30% Orange Blossom 25% Nutmeg 25% Geranium 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 35% vs 27%

Only in Melody Of The Sun

Mate 37% Amber 28%

Only in Étoiles Silver

Cedar 28% Ambergris 24% Oakmoss 20%

Accords

Melody Of The Sun Étoiles Silver

100%

Citrus

58%

Aquatic

100%

61%

Fresh

86%

56%

Fresh Spicy

85%

76%

Aromatic

71%

69%

Fruity

67%

49%

Lavender

69%

60%

Green

50%

Floral

47%

White Floral

50%

Musky

50%

49%

Woody

Citrus shared

100%

58%

Aquatic

100%

Fresh shared

61%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

56%

85%

Aromatic shared

76%

71%

Fruity shared

69%

67%

Lavender shared

49%

69%

Green shared

60%

50%

Floral

50%

White Floral shared

47%

50%

Musky

50%

Woody

49%

Performance

Melody Of The Sun Étoiles Silver

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Melody Of The Sun

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.

Étoiles Silver

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean aquatic profile and solid performance make it ideal for casual wear and daily use. While generally inoffensive enough for the office, its distinctiveness and projection might be a bit much for very formal settings.