Melon d'Eau vs Gold Magic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Magic takes 4 of 7 categories.
Melon d'EauChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold MagicChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Melon d'Eau3/7
Gold Magic4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Melon d'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Melon d'Eau
- Longevity
- Gold Magic
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Magic
- Value for money
- Melon d'Eau
- Versatility
- Gold Magic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Melon d'EauLe Monde GourmandGold MagicLittle MixWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%
3.80/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%
Category winnerMelon d'EauRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
34%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerMelon d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Magic
SillageGold Magic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMelon d'EauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic83%
fruity65%
sweet48%
citrus30%
fruity100%
citrus92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
violet61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both ozonic, fruity and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
WatermelonRaspberryLemon ZestCustard
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonRaspberryApple
Heart
WatermelonViolet
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Melon d'Eau, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer100
Fall19
Winter6
Day100
Night29
Spring88
Summer100
Fall59
Winter24
Day100
Night43
Category winnerGold MagicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#18,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerGold MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMelon d'Eau by Le Monde Gourmand is a light, sunny aromatic fruity fragrance built around juicy watermelon, tart lemon zest, ripe raspberry, and a soft base of sweet custard. The scent opens with a splash of watery melon and bright citrus, evoking cold slices of fruit on a warm afternoon. As it settles, ozonic and aqu…
Reviews →Gold Magic by Little Mix opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon, sweet raspberry, and crisp green apple. As the initial citrus fizz subsides, a refreshing heart of watery watermelon and powdery violet takes center stage. The base dries down to a warm, soft musk that stays close to the skin. This Eau de Parfum works be…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Melon d'Eau or Gold Magic?
Gold Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Gold Magic is rated 3.80/5 from 41 votes. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gold Magic for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Melon d'Eau or Gold Magic?
Gold Magic lasts longest (Gold Magic 57/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Melon d'Eau or Gold Magic?
Gold Magic projects furthest (Gold Magic 53/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Melon d'Eau and Gold Magic smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Raspberry.
Is Melon d'Eau or Gold Magic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Melon d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Magic is the stronger pick. Melon d'Eau suits daytime wear; Gold Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Melon d'Eau and Gold Magic?
Melon d'Eau features Watermelon, Raspberry, Lemon Zest and Custard. Gold Magic has top notes of Lemon, Raspberry and Apple, heart notes of Watermelon and Violet, a base of Musk.
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