Question 1

What's the difference between Melancolia and Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Melancolia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2014) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Gypsy Water is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2008) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Melancolia or Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Melancolia scores 3.64/5 vs Gypsy Water at 3.99/5. Gypsy Water's standout strength: Pleasant, unique scent profile with juniper and musky woody notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Melancolia and Gypsy Water smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus, Woody, Powdery. Gypsy Water: Gypsy Water is appreciated by fragrance enthusiasts for its distinctive scent profile and interesting composition, though it suffers from inconsistent longevity across wearers.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Melancolia or Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Gypsy Water: Good performance and longevity for some wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Melancolia vs Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Melancolia scores highest for spring wear; Gypsy Water scores highest for all seasons wear. Melancolia leans daytime, Gypsy Water leans daytime.

Melancolia vs Gypsy Water

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Melancolia (5)

Uniek voor Gypsy Water (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Gypsy Water

Positief

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Eigenschap	Melancolia	Gypsy Water
Merk	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Byredo
Jaar	2014	2008
Beoordeling	3.64	3.99
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	6	10