Fragrance comparison

Matahari vs Watermelon

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matahari

OLFAC3

4.605 votes

Rank #42,151 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Watermelon

Parade of Stars

2.001 votes

Rank #72,570 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matahari takes 2 of 3 categories.

Matahari
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matahari2/3

Watermelon1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatahariOLFAC3

WatermelonParade of Stars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityWatermelon

SillageMatahari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

citrus70%

green60%

white floral50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

Peach

Heart2-3 hrs

AppleKiwiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

WatermelonBergamotCucumber

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Kiwi, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Watermelon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatahariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matahari by OLFAC3 opens with a sharp splash of tart cassis and crisp watermelon, immediate in its humid, tropical energy. As it settles onto the skin, the watery sweetness of kiwi and pear steps back to let a heart of fresh freesia and dewy rose emerge. The base grounds the bright, orchard-fresh top with a quiet warm…

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Watermelon by Parade of Stars opens with a sharp flash of sweet peach before chilling out into cool water. You get a burst of sliced green apple, tart kiwi, and pale jasmine right behind it. Then the real core arrives. Crisp cucumber, airy ozonic breezes, and sweet pink melon flesh take over the air. It smells like bi…

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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, Matahari or Watermelon?

Matahari takes 2 of 3 categories. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Watermelon is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matahari or Watermelon?

Watermelon lasts longest (Watermelon 90/100, Matahari 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matahari or Watermelon?

Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Watermelon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matahari and Watermelon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Kiwi, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Matahari or Watermelon better for summer or winter?

Matahari suits daytime wear; Watermelon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matahari and Watermelon?

Matahari has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon, Kiwi and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedarwood. Watermelon has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Apple, Kiwi and Jasmine, a base of Watermelon, Bergamot and Cucumber.