Fragrance comparison

Elysée vs Watermelon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #25,991 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Watermelon

Chi Chi

3.9111 votes

Rank #49,086 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elysée4/5

Watermelon1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyséeO Boticário

WatermelonChi Chi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

36%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWatermelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

floral60%

citrus50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

WatermelonApple LeafMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 3 hours

PeonyJasmineYellow Freesia

Base2 to 4 hours

IrisMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Watermelon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,991

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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Watermelon by Chi Chi delivers an instant splash of crisp fruit and cool air. Built around a refreshing watermelon core, the scent opens with crisp apple leaf and bright mandarin orange. It smells like slicing into cold melon on a hot afternoon, balanced by a tart citrus touch and green foliage. As the initial sweetne…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elysée or Watermelon?

Elysée takes 4 of 5 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Watermelon is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysée or Watermelon?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Watermelon 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysée or Watermelon?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Watermelon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysée and Watermelon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Musk and Amber.

Is Elysée or Watermelon better for summer or winter?

Elysée suits evening wear; Watermelon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysée and Watermelon?

Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Watermelon has top notes of Watermelon, Apple Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Yellow Freesia, a base of Iris, Musk and Amber.