Fragrance comparison

Matcha Latte vs Watermelon Waves

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matcha Latte

Mykonos

3.5815 votes

Rank #23,095 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #64,381 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matcha Latte takes 3 of 3 categories.

Matcha Latte
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Matcha Latte3/3

Watermelon Waves0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matcha LatteMykonos

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 76%Had 12%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMatcha Latte

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMatcha LatteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotMilkGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineWhite FlowersHazelnutCoconutPralineRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonkaCedarwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange PeelMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

WatermelonStar FruitCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

TonkaCoconut TreeMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Tonka and Musk. Durations are only published for Watermelon Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 44%Work 23%Party 18%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatcha LatteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matcha Latte by Mykonos reads more like a floral green tea with creamy sweetness in the background than a dense cafe-style gourmand. Citrus, milk and white florals lead the opening, then hazelnut, praline and coconut soften it into a sweeter, woody vanilla dry-down. If you want a true milky matcha effect, sample first…

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Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves delivers an instant splash of chilled summer fruit and breezy coastline air. The first spray releases bright lemon, crisp orange peel, and sweet mandarin juice. It feels like cracking open a frosty citrus seltzer on a sweltering July afternoon. Soon after, the heart reveals crisp pink wate…

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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, Matcha Latte or Watermelon Waves?

Matcha Latte takes 3 of 3 categories. Matcha Latte is rated 3.58/5 from 15 votes; Watermelon Waves is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Matcha Latte for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Watermelon Waves for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matcha Latte or Watermelon Waves?

Matcha Latte lasts longest (Matcha Latte 76/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matcha Latte and Watermelon Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Tonka and Musk.

Is Matcha Latte or Watermelon Waves better for summer or winter?

Matcha Latte suits day or night wear; Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matcha Latte and Watermelon Waves?

Matcha Latte has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Milk and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Hazelnut and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka and Cedarwood. Watermelon Waves has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Mandarin, heart notes of Watermelon, Star Fruit and Coconut, a base of Tonka, Coconut Tree and Musk.