Fragrance comparison

Melon vs Bruma

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Melon

Parade of Stars

3.673 votes

Rank #62,048 FruityAquatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Bruma

Mahogany

4.0014 votes

Rank #48,839 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bruma takes 3 of 3 categories.

Melon
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bruma
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melon0/3

Bruma3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelonParade of Stars

BrumaMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBruma

SillageBruma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aquatic91%

fresh83%

ozonic74%

marine65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

sweet88%

fresh77%

white floral65%

aquatic53%

floral42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, fresh and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea Notes

Heart1-2 hrs

Freesia

Base3-4 hrs

MelonNectarineApple

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFreesiaViolet LeafPlum

Base

NectarineRaspberryMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Nectarine and Apple. Durations are only published for Melon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 30%Date 12%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrumaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melon by Parade of Stars delivers an immediate splash of salty ocean air. Crisp honeydew follows right behind it. The initial spray crackles with brisk sea notes before easing into clean white freesia petals. It feels wonderfully airy. As the perfume warms on your wrist, sweet melon, sliced nectarine, and tart apple t…

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Bruma by Mahogany brings a bright, fruity sweetness that instantly catches your attention. Crisp apple and pear notes open the experience, making it a refreshing choice for warm spring days or casual morning outings. The blend transitions into clean florals, offering a straightforward, cheerful profile for women who e…

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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, Melon or Bruma?

Bruma takes 3 of 3 categories. Melon is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Bruma is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Melon for a fruity and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bruma for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon or Bruma?

Bruma lasts longest (Bruma 65/100, Melon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon or Bruma?

Bruma projects furthest (Bruma 60/100, Melon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon and Bruma smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and aquatic accords. Common notes include Freesia, Nectarine and Apple.

Is Melon or Bruma better for summer or winter?

Melon suits daytime wear; Bruma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melon and Bruma?

Melon has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Melon, Nectarine and Apple. Bruma has top notes of Pear, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Violet Leaf and Plum, a base of Nectarine, Raspberry and Musk.