Fragrance comparison

Less is More vs 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,265 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine

Bon Parfumeur

3.60188 votes

Rank #36,042 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Less is More2/4

202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Less is More
Sillage & projection: Less is More
Value for money: 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Less is MoreMake Up Store

202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmineBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

3.60/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

19%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLess is More

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winner202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

Top

MelonGrapefruitCitron

Heart

Red CurrantCyclamenJasmineMangoLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PeachCaramelSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,042

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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Bon Parfumeur 202 is a bright, watery fruity scent built around melon, red currant and soft jasmine. It opens juicy and fresh, with grapefruit and citron adding a crisp edge before the sweeter peach and caramel base starts to show. On skin, it usually reads light, playful and spring-ready rather than dense or sugary. …

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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, Less is More or 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine is rated 3.60/5 from 188 votes. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Less is More or 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine?

Less is More lasts longest (Less is More 67/100, 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Less is More or 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine?

Less is More projects furthest (Less is More 65/100, 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Less is More and 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen.

Is Less is More or 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine better for summer or winter?

Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Less is More and 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine?

Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum. 202 watermelon, redcurrant, jasmine has top notes of Melon, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Red Currant, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mango, a base of Peach, Caramel and Sandalwood.