Fragrance comparison

Melon vs Lilypond Pear

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Melon

Parade of Stars

3.673 votes

Rank #62,048 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Lilypond Pear

The Saltworks Company

3.002 votes

Rank #63,359 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Melon
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lilypond Pear
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Melon2/4

Lilypond Pear2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelonParade of Stars

Lilypond PearThe Saltworks Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLilypond Pear

SillageLilypond Pear

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aquatic91%

fresh83%

ozonic74%

marine65%

sweet56%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

MelonApplePear

Heart

Sweet PeaFreesia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Melon 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#63,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMelonHigher 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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Lilypond Pear by The Saltworks Company is a light, breezy floral fruity fragrance that captures a fresh orchard breeze. Crisp top notes of green melon, apple, and pear melt into a clean heart of sweet pea and freesia. Resting on a base of sandalwood, amber, and musk, it offers a clean, soapy daytime scent ideal for sp…

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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 Lilypond Pear?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Melon is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Lilypond Pear is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Melon for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lilypond Pear for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon or Lilypond Pear?

Lilypond Pear lasts longest (Lilypond Pear 80/100, Melon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon or Lilypond Pear?

Lilypond Pear projects furthest (Lilypond Pear 50/100, Melon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon and Lilypond Pear smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and aquatic accords. Common notes include Freesia, Melon and Apple.

Is Melon or Lilypond Pear better for summer or winter?

Melon suits daytime wear; Lilypond Pear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melon and Lilypond Pear?

Melon has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Melon, Nectarine and Apple. Lilypond Pear has top notes of Melon, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Sweet Pea and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.