Fragrance comparison

Melon d'Eau vs Histoire D'Amour 2

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Melon d'Eau

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,230 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Melon d'Eau
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melon d'Eau3/7

Histoire D'Amour 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Melon d'Eau
Community sentiment: Melon d'Eau
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
Versatility: Melon d'Eau
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire D'Amour 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melon d'EauLe Monde Gourmand

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerMelon d'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

39%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerMelon d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both ozonic, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonRaspberryLemon ZestCustard

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

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 season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Category winnerMelon d'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Melon 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…

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Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Melon d'Eau or Histoire D'Amour 2?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon d'Eau or Histoire D'Amour 2?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon d'Eau or Histoire D'Amour 2?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon d'Eau and Histoire D'Amour 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Raspberry.

Is Melon d'Eau or Histoire D'Amour 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Melon d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Melon d'Eau is the stronger pick. Melon d'Eau suits daytime wear; Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Melon d'Eau and Histoire D'Amour 2?

Melon d'Eau features Watermelon, Raspberry, Lemon Zest and Custard. Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.