Aromatic Watermelon vs After Hours
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Aromatic WatermelonChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
After HoursChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Aromatic Watermelon1/2
After Hours1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- After Hours
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aromatic Watermelon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatic WatermelonDossierAfter HoursThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 46%Had 6%Want 49%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
WatermelonBergamotCardamon
Heart2-3 hrs
BasilClary SageVerbenaOrris
Base5-7 hrs
MuskPatchouliAmberwoodVetiver
Notes
Mandarin OrangeOzonic notesPink PepperOrris RootGrapefruitClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderRosemaryCardamomVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerAfter HoursLongest dry-down: 8-11 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night63
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#82,389
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAromatic WatermelonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAromatic Watermelon opens with an immediate burst of crisp, freshly cut watermelon layered alongside sparkling bergamot and a subtle dash of warm cardamom. Rather than smelling like syrupy candy, the top feels like cold fruit juice enjoyed outdoors on a sunny patio. As the initial splash settles, herbal basil, clary s…
Reviews →After Hours by The Dua Brand brings a bright, electric citrus opening that quickly pivots into an aromatic herbal heart. Crisp splashes of mandarin orange, bergamot, and pink pepper burst forward in the first spray. Then, herbal clary sage, lavender, and powdery orris root step up to ground the blend. The base rests o…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Aromatic Watermelon and After Hours smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage and Patchouli.
Is Aromatic Watermelon or After Hours better for summer or winter?
Aromatic Watermelon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatic Watermelon and After Hours?
Aromatic Watermelon has top notes of Watermelon, Bergamot and Cardamon, heart notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Verbena and Orris, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amberwood and Vetiver. After Hours features Mandarin Orange, Ozonic notes, Pink Pepper, Orris Root and Grapefruit.
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