Mélodie (2024)

I don’t know the original- I’ve sadly only discovered this brand last year. I’ve heard about it a lot and it’s been on my wishlist for literally more than a decade, but time flies and here we are. Melodie in particular is a very fresh, youthful, hopeful kind of scent. It fills me with energy, optimism and I’ve been wearing it non stop for a week now, which is very rare since I love versatility. It’s like this cute gift from a lovely admirer - a sophisticated fruit basket with peony and roses bouquet. Makes me think like I’m offering this gift to myself every single day. Makes me feel so good. Hugely recommended!

I've been testing this lot of Fragonards and I am yet to find one I dislike. I'm fascinated by this house. They're the best example of what a safe blind buy is, and yet, somehow, each fragrance is signature worthy. So is Melodie. Beautiful peony with litchi and a touch of citrus, so uplifting and joyful, making me smile. I didn't know the old Melodie, so I cannot compare the two - but the 2024 version is a lighthearted, happy floral, that is really easy to love.

It’s a sweet candy-like perfume that I absolutely love. It seems perfect for young girls, and I bought it for my 12-year-old daughter. And when she’s asleep, I sneak into her room to steal a little spritz for myself and spray it on my pillow. But shhh, don’t tell her ;-)

It’s an amazing perfume, I bought it after touring the museum in Paris and it was €50 for 30ml. It is expensive but greatly priced for how nice it is. I love this perfume and it lasts almost the entire day.

At the beginning it smells like something Jean-Claude Ellena did for quite some time, the caracteristic grapefruit with blackcurrent and lots of rose. In Love Again, Rose Ikebana and Kelly Calèche comes to mind. Just lovely. Than it ends like J'adore did when it first came out. I believe it's the best of both worlds. Despite the evident lack of originality, I like it. A lot. It's just so well done. The quality of ingredients is better than in those perfumes today. It's absolutely charming and I would love a bottle.