Fragrance comparison

Arc-en-Ciel № 19 vs Watermelon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Arc-en-Ciel № 19

CIEL Parfum

3.506 votes

Rank #60,457 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Watermelon

Parade of Stars

2.001 votes

Rank #72,570 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Watermelon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arc-en-Ciel № 191/4

Watermelon3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Watermelon
Sillage & projection: Watermelon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Watermelon
Fragranxe ranking: Arc-en-Ciel № 19

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Arc-en-Ciel № 19CIEL Parfum

WatermelonParade of Stars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 22%Want 67%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityWatermelon

SillageWatermelon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

aquatic74%

soft spicy65%

woody56%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

citrus70%

green60%

white floral50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, aquatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPearBlack CurrantPink PepperKiwiPineappleRhubarb

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPeachCyclamenFreesiaLilyJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Peach

Heart2-3 hrs

AppleKiwiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

WatermelonBergamotCucumber

Category winnerWatermelonLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 18%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArc-en-Ciel № 19Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arc-en-Ciel № 19 delivers an immediate splash of lively summer energy. Fresh grapefruit and tart kiwi cut through the air with electric zest. The initial spray has a sharp, zesty alcohol lift that quickly settles into juicy pink pepper and crisp rhubarb. Give it two minutes. Soon, sweet watermelon and delicate freesia…

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Watermelon by Parade of Stars opens with a sharp flash of sweet peach before chilling out into cool water. You get a burst of sliced green apple, tart kiwi, and pale jasmine right behind it. Then the real core arrives. Crisp cucumber, airy ozonic breezes, and sweet pink melon flesh take over the air. It smells like bi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 or Watermelon?

Watermelon takes 3 of 4 categories. Arc-en-Ciel № 19 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Watermelon is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 19 for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 or Watermelon?

Watermelon lasts longest (Watermelon 90/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 or Watermelon?

Watermelon projects furthest (Watermelon 50/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arc-en-Ciel № 19 and Watermelon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aquatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Kiwi, Watermelon, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Arc-en-Ciel № 19 or Watermelon better for summer or winter?

Arc-en-Ciel № 19 suits daytime wear; Watermelon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arc-en-Ciel № 19 and Watermelon?

Arc-en-Ciel № 19 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Peach, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Watermelon has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Apple, Kiwi and Jasmine, a base of Watermelon, Bergamot and Cucumber.