Gold Magic vs Melon d'Eau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Magic takes 4 of 7 categories.
Gold MagicChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Melon d'EauChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold Magic4/7
Melon d'Eau3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Melon d'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Melon d'Eau
- Longevity
- Gold Magic
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Magic
- Value for money
- Melon d'Eau
- Versatility
- Gold Magic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold MagicLittle MixMelon d'EauLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%
4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
Category winnerMelon d'EauRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
41 votes
39%Love
39%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerMelon d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Magic
SillageGold Magic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMelon d'EauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
citrus92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
violet61%
ozonic100%
aquatic83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
citrus30%
Scent match56%Closely related · both ozonic, fruity and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonRaspberryApple
Heart
WatermelonViolet
Base
Musk
Notes
WatermelonRaspberryLemon ZestCustard
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Melon d'Eau, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall59
Winter24
Day100
Night43
Spring56
Summer100
Fall19
Winter6
Day100
Night29
Category winnerGold MagicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#35,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGold MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Magic by Little Mix opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon, sweet raspberry, and crisp green apple. As the initial citrus fizz subsides, a refreshing heart of watery watermelon and powdery violet takes center stage. The base dries down to a warm, soft musk that stays close to the skin. This Eau de Parfum works be…
Reviews →Melon d'Eau by Le Monde Gourmand is a light, sunny aromatic fruity fragrance built around juicy watermelon, tart lemon zest, ripe raspberry, and a soft base of sweet custard. The scent opens with a splash of watery melon and bright citrus, evoking cold slices of fruit on a warm afternoon. As it settles, ozonic and aqu…
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, Gold Magic or Melon d'Eau?
Gold Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold Magic is rated 3.80/5 from 41 votes; Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes. Choose Gold Magic for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Magic or Melon d'Eau?
Gold Magic lasts longest (Gold Magic 57/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Magic or Melon d'Eau?
Gold Magic projects furthest (Gold Magic 53/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Magic and Melon d'Eau smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Watermelon.
Is Gold Magic or Melon d'Eau better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gold Magic is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Magic is the stronger pick. Gold Magic suits daytime wear; Melon d'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Magic and Melon d'Eau?
Gold Magic has top notes of Lemon, Raspberry and Apple, heart notes of Watermelon and Violet, a base of Musk. Melon d'Eau features Watermelon, Raspberry, Lemon Zest and Custard.
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