Fragrance comparison

Melon vs Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

Melon

Parade of Stars

3.673 votes

Rank #62,048 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar

Brocard

3.33147 votes

Rank #28,569 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Melon
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Melon1/4

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelonParade of Stars

Strawberry Rhubarb CaviarBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.33/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

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

7%Love

49%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityStrawberry Rhubarb Caviar

SillageStrawberry Rhubarb Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aquatic91%

fresh83%

ozonic74%

marine65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

green90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and sweet

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

Green NotesAppleLimeLemon

Heart

RhubarbStrawberryMelonFreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

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

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,569

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerStrawberry Rhubarb CaviarHigher 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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Brocard Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar opens with a sharp burst of lemon, green apple, and tart rhubarb. As the top crispness settles, sweet strawberry and fresh melon emerge alongside clean freesia petals. The dry-down grounds the fruity brightness on a light bed of cedar, musk, and pale amber. It stays crisp, green, and …

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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 Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar?

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar takes 3 of 4 categories. Melon is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar is rated 3.33/5 from 147 votes. Choose Melon for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Melon or Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar?

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar lasts longest (Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar 45/100, Melon 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon or Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar?

Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar projects furthest (Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar 52/100, Melon 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon and Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Freesia, Melon and Apple.

Is Melon or Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar better for summer or winter?

Melon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melon and Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar?

Melon has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Melon, Nectarine and Apple. Strawberry Rhubarb Caviar has top notes of Green Notes, Apple, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Rhubarb, Strawberry, Melon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.