Fragrance comparison

Melon d'Eau vs Pink Watermelon

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

4 wins

Melon d'Eau

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,230 OzonicAquatic

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71%scent match

Closely related

Pink Watermelon

Bath & Body Works

4.2143 votes

Rank #22,814 OzonicAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melon d'Eau takes 4 of 7 categories.

Melon d'Eau
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melon d'Eau4/7

Pink Watermelon3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melon d'EauLe Monde Gourmand

Pink WatermelonBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.21/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

Category winnerPink WatermelonRating 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

21%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMelon d'Eau

SillageMelon d'Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMelon d'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

sweet65%

citrus48%

fruity30%

Scent match71%Closely related · both ozonic, aquatic and sweet

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

WatermelonStrawberry FlowerSugarLemon Zest

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Lemon Zest. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night7

Category winnerPink WatermelonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPink WatermelonHigher 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…

Reviews →

Pink Watermelon by Bath and Body Works is a casual citrus gourmand designed for sunny days. It centers on a bright, sugary watermelon accord balanced by sharp lemon zest. Best suited for warm weather when you want a light, playful fragrance that mimics the scent of summer fruit candies. It provides a simple, fun lift …

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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 Pink Watermelon?

Melon d'Eau takes 4 of 7 categories. Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Pink Watermelon is rated 4.21/5 from 43 votes. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon d'Eau or Pink Watermelon?

Melon d'Eau lasts longest (Melon d'Eau 44/100, Pink Watermelon 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon d'Eau or Pink Watermelon?

Melon d'Eau projects furthest (Melon d'Eau 44/100, Pink Watermelon 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon d'Eau and Pink Watermelon smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Lemon Zest.

Is Melon d'Eau or Pink Watermelon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Melon d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Watermelon is the stronger pick. Melon d'Eau suits daytime wear; Pink Watermelon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.