Fragrance comparison

Bougie Boy vs Watermelon Waves

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Bougie Boy

Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #68,905 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #64,381 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Bougie Boy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bougie Boy1/2

Watermelon Waves1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bougie Boy
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Watermelon Waves

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bougie BoySherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBougie Boy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeWatermelonmulberryCloverAloe VeraCoconutOrange PeelCinnamonJasmineWild Berries

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange PeelMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

WatermelonStar FruitCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

TonkaCoconut TreeMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Coconut and Orange Peel. Durations are only published for Watermelon Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 44%Work 23%Party 18%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,905

PerfumerSherod Marquez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWatermelon WavesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bougie Boy by Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and sour lime, instantly setting a bright, sun-drenched mood. As the initial citrus splash settles, a surprising note of aloe vera and cool watermelon emerges, adding a watery, green texture that keeps the sweetness from becoming…

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Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves delivers an instant splash of chilled summer fruit and breezy coastline air. The first spray releases bright lemon, crisp orange peel, and sweet mandarin juice. It feels like cracking open a frosty citrus seltzer on a sweltering July afternoon. Soon after, the heart reveals crisp pink wate…

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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 lasts longer, Bougie Boy or Watermelon Waves?

Bougie Boy lasts longest (Bougie Boy 80/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bougie Boy and Watermelon Waves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Coconut and Orange Peel.

Is Bougie Boy or Watermelon Waves better for summer or winter?

Bougie Boy suits day or night wear; Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bougie Boy and Watermelon Waves?

Bougie Boy features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Watermelon, mulberry and Clover. Watermelon Waves has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Mandarin, heart notes of Watermelon, Star Fruit and Coconut, a base of Tonka, Coconut Tree and Musk.