Fragrance comparison

Double Bond vs Watermelon Waves

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

2 wins

Double Bond

Bruno Perrucci Parfums

3.90134 votes

Rank #13,583 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #64,381 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Double Bond takes 2 of 3 categories.

Double Bond
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Double Bond2/3

Watermelon Waves1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Double BondBruno Perrucci Parfums

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

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

49%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

134 votes

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDouble Bond

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWatermelon WavesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

green84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

coconut61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonOrange PeelApple

Heart

MintCoconutCacaoVanillaYlang-YlangTuberoseAcácia

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhAmberPeru BalsamCedar

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange PeelMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

WatermelonStar FruitCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

TonkaCoconut TreeMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer77

Fall100

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

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#13,583

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDouble BondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Double Bond by Bruno Perrucci Parfums opens with a sharp burst of orange peel and lemon before settling into a warm, creamy blend of coconut and dark cacao. This citrus gourmand scent wears beautifully on cool spring days, offering a unique contrast between bright, fruity energy and a deep, resinous cedar wood base.

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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 is better, Double Bond or Watermelon Waves?

Double Bond takes 2 of 3 categories. Double Bond is rated 3.90/5 from 134 votes; Watermelon Waves is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Double Bond for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Watermelon Waves for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Double Bond or Watermelon Waves?

Double Bond lasts longest (Double Bond 76/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Double Bond and Watermelon Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Peel and Coconut.

Is Double Bond or Watermelon Waves better for summer or winter?

Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Double Bond and Watermelon Waves?

Double Bond has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Apple, heart notes of Mint, Coconut, Cacao and Vanilla, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Amber and Peru Balsam. 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.