Fragrance comparison

Lilac In Water vs Melodía Cítrica

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Lilac In Water

Chaque Jour

4.333 votes

Rank #58,543 FloralMarine

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Melodía Cítrica

Botanicae

5.001 votes

Rank #46,025 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lilac In Water
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Melodía Cítrica
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac In Water2/4

Melodía Cítrica2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Melodía Cítrica
Sillage & projection: Lilac In Water
Value for money: Lilac In Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Melodía Cítrica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac In WaterChaque Jour

Melodía CítricaBotanicae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMelodía Cítrica

SillageLilac In Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLilac In WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

green60%

salty50%

citrus100%

white floral88%

floral77%

green65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesCucumber

Heart2-3 hrs

LilacPetitgrain

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PetitgrainLilacTea

Base

MuskIris

InformationalShared notesLilac, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Lilac In Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMelodía CítricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilac In Water by Chaque Jour opens with an immediate splash of crisp cucumber and breezy aquatic notes. It feels like standing next to a freshwater pond in late April. The initial spray has a fast alcohol flash that evaporates within two minutes, leaving behind dewy purple lilac petals. Bitter petitgrain keeps the bl…

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Botanicae Melodía Cítrica opens with a sharp flash of lemon and sweet mandarin orange before settling into green petitgrain and soft tea. The white floral heart adds clean floral weight, while musk and iris quiet the dry-down for warm spring afternoons. Built for hot weather, this unisex cologne sits close to the skin…

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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, Lilac In Water or Melodía Cítrica?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lilac In Water is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Melodía Cítrica is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lilac In Water for a floral and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Melodía Cítrica for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac In Water or Melodía Cítrica?

Melodía Cítrica lasts longest (Melodía Cítrica 60/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac In Water or Melodía Cítrica?

Lilac In Water projects furthest (Lilac In Water 50/100, Melodía Cítrica 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac In Water and Melodía Cítrica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Petitgrain and Musk.

Is Lilac In Water or Melodía Cítrica better for summer or winter?

Lilac In Water suits daytime wear; Melodía Cítrica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac In Water and Melodía Cítrica?

Lilac In Water has top notes of Aquatic notes and Cucumber, heart notes of Lilac and Petitgrain, a base of Musk. Melodía Cítrica has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lilac and Tea, a base of Musk and Iris.