Fragrance comparison

Melon d'Eau vs Raspberry Tangerine

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

6 wins

Melon d'Eau

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,230 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Raspberry Tangerine

Bath & Body Works

3.9738 votes

Rank #19,104 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melon d'Eau takes 6 of 7 categories.

Melon d'Eau
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Raspberry Tangerine
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melon d'Eau6/7

Raspberry Tangerine1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melon d'EauLe Monde Gourmand

Raspberry TangerineBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.97/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

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

37%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMelon d'Eau

SillageMelon d'Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMelon d'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus 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

TangerineRaspberryLemon Zest

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry 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

Spring62

Summer100

Fall5

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMelon d'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRaspberry TangerineHigher 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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Raspberry Tangerine by Bath & Body Works is a bright, fruit-forward citrus fragrance launched in 2018. It opens with an immediate burst of succulent raspberry and zesty tangerine, creating a playful, juicy atmosphere. Perfect for quick refreshes on hot summer days, this scent offers an easy, optimistic mood for casual…

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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 Raspberry Tangerine?

Melon d'Eau takes 6 of 7 categories. Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Raspberry Tangerine is rated 3.97/5 from 38 votes. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Raspberry Tangerine for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melon d'Eau or Raspberry Tangerine?

Melon d'Eau lasts longest (Melon d'Eau 44/100, Raspberry Tangerine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon d'Eau or Raspberry Tangerine?

Melon d'Eau projects furthest (Melon d'Eau 44/100, Raspberry Tangerine 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melon d'Eau and Raspberry Tangerine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Lemon Zest.

Is Melon d'Eau or Raspberry Tangerine 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; Raspberry Tangerine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.