# Melting Lust vs French Defense

Melting Lust and French Defense share 4 of their 20 notes (20%). Both came out in 2023.

## At a glance

|  | Melting Lust | French Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Emil Élise | Mind Games |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Melting Lust | French Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 35% |
| Winter | 34% | 32% |
| Spring | 20% | 25% |
| Summer | 9% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | Melting Lust | French Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nighttime | 28% | 29% |
| Evening | 27% | 30% |
| Casual | 21% | 22% |
| Daytime | 13% | 11% |
| Office | 9% | 8% |

## Notes

In both: Cherry (Cherry / Black cherry), Rose (Rose / Rose absolute), Patchouli, Amber

Only in this one:

- Melting Lust: Benzoin, Rum, Elemi resin, Peru balsam, Gaiac wood, Lavender, Moss, Musk
- French Defense: Cognac, Saffron, Chamomile, Blond woods, Mimosa, Geranium (Madagascan geranium), Cedar (Cedarwood), Violet leaf

## Accords

- Melting Lust: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Creamy
- French Defense: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.5/10 for Melting Lust, 8.0/10 for French Defense.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Melting Lust, 7.5/10 for French Defense.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 34% of the season votes for Melting Lust and 32% for French Defense.

### Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Cherry (Cherry / Black cherry), Rose (Rose / Rose absolute), Patchouli, Amber.

## More

- [Melting Lust details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/emil-elise-melting-lust)
- [Melting Lust dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/emil-elise-melting-lust)
- [French Defense details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mind-games-french-defense)
- [French Defense dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/mind-games-french-defense)

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