Aromatic Watermelon vs Rakon
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 4 of 5 categories.
Aromatic WatermelonChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RakonChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aromatic Watermelon4/5
Rakon1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Sillage & projection
- Rakon
- Value for money
- Aromatic Watermelon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aromatic Watermelon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatic WatermelonDossierRakonThera CosméticosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 46%Had 6%Want 49%
3.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 57%Had 24%Want 20%
Category winnerAromatic WatermelonRating 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
25%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatic Watermelon
SillageRakon
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%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
salty80%
herbal70%
fresh spicy60%
soft spicy50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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
Top
CitronSicilian LemonBergamot
Heart
VerbenaBasilClary SageSageJuniper
Base
Sea SaltAmberWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Verbena. 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
Spring67
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night36
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#57,509
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,723
PerfumerMário Torri Neto
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 →Rakon opens with an energetic, sharp burst of citron, Sicilian lemon, and crisp bergamot that cuts cleanly through humid summer heat. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens as fresh herbal notes of verbena, crushed basil, and clary sage take center stage, creating a dry green aromatic core. As the scent s…
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 Rakon?
Aromatic Watermelon takes 4 of 5 categories. Aromatic Watermelon is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes; Rakon is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Aromatic Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rakon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatic Watermelon or Rakon?
They last about the same: Aromatic Watermelon 63/100, Rakon 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Aromatic Watermelon or Rakon?
Projection is very close: Rakon 58/100, Aromatic Watermelon 56/100 for sillage.
Do Aromatic Watermelon and Rakon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Clary Sage and Verbena.
Is Aromatic Watermelon or Rakon better for summer or winter?
Aromatic Watermelon suits daytime wear; Rakon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatic Watermelon and Rakon?
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. Rakon has top notes of Citron, Sicilian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Verbena, Basil, Clary Sage and Sage, a base of Sea Salt, Amber and Woodsy Notes.
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