Fragrance comparison

Melon vs SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Melon

Parade of Stars

3.673 votes

Rank #62,048 FruityAquatic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

Swiss Arabian

4.2010 votes

Rank #45,740 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO takes 3 of 4 categories.

Melon
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melon1/4

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
Sillage & projection: SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
Value for money: Melon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelonParade of Stars

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPOSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%

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

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

SillageSHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aquatic91%

fresh83%

ozonic74%

marine65%

sweet56%

powdery100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity

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

BergamotMelonPeachIrisFreesia

Heart

AmberAppleTonka BeanRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMuskCedarwoodPowdery NotesAgarwood (Oud)

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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPOHigher 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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SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO is a warm, resinous woody composition built around a vibrant fruity core. It opens with bright peach and crisp melon before settling into a heart of apple and tonka bean. The base provides depth through a blend of oud, vanilla, and powdery musks, making it a bold choice for cooler evenings out.

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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 SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO?

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO takes 3 of 4 categories. Melon is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Melon for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon or SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO?

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO lasts longest (SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO 73/100, Melon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon or SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO?

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO projects furthest (SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO 53/100, Melon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon and SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Melon and Apple.

Is Melon or SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO better for summer or winter?

Melon suits daytime wear; SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melon and SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO?

Melon has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Melon, Nectarine and Apple. SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Iris, heart notes of Amber, Apple, Tonka Bean and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Cedarwood.