Aromatic Watermelon vs Lacoste
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatic Watermelon takes 3 of 5 categories.
Aromatic WatermelonChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LacosteChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aromatic Watermelon3/5
Lacoste2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lacoste
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Sillage & projection
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Value for money
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lacoste
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatic WatermelonDossierLacosteJean PatouWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 46%Had 6%Want 49%
4.31/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
Category winnerLacosteRating 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
54%Love
35%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatic Watermelon
SillageAromatic Watermelon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAromatic WatermelonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
earthy74%
warm spicy65%
mossy56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
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
Top
BasilRosemaryCorianderLavenderPetitgrainLemonBergamot
Heart
CarnationPatchouliVetiverClary SageCedarGeraniumHeliotropeCinnamon
Base
MossAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Musk. Durations are only published for Aromatic Watermelon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night63
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,855
PerfumerJean Kerleo
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLacosteHigher 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 →Lacoste by Jean Patou opens with a sharp burst of lavender and rosemary, bringing a clean, barber-shop freshness from 1967. As the herbal edge softens, cedar and geranium ground the middle before settling into a mossy, musky base. It is a dry, masculine scent suited for warm spring mornings and casual linen shirts.
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.
Which is better, Aromatic Watermelon or Lacoste?
Aromatic Watermelon takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatic Watermelon is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.31/5 from 26 votes. Choose Aromatic Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatic Watermelon or Lacoste?
They last about the same: Aromatic Watermelon 63/100, Lacoste 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aromatic Watermelon or Lacoste?
Aromatic Watermelon projects furthest (Aromatic Watermelon 56/100, Lacoste 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatic Watermelon and Lacoste smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Musk.
Is Aromatic Watermelon or Lacoste better for summer or winter?
Aromatic Watermelon suits daytime wear; Lacoste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatic Watermelon and Lacoste?
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. Lacoste has top notes of Basil, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Vetiver and Clary Sage, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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