Fragrance comparison

Melon d'Eau vs Sun Blooms & Suede

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

Melon d'Eau

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1828 votes

Rank #35,230 OzonicAquatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sun Blooms & Suede

Bath & Body Works

4.3795 votes

Rank #10,695 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sun Blooms & Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.

Melon d'Eau
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sun Blooms & Suede
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Melon d'Eau0/7

Sun Blooms & Suede5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sun Blooms & Suede
Community sentiment: Sun Blooms & Suede
Longevity: Sun Blooms & Suede
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Sun Blooms & Suede
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sun Blooms & Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Melon d'EauLe Monde Gourmand

Sun Blooms & SuedeBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.37/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerSun Blooms & SuedeRating 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

53%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerSun Blooms & SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySun Blooms & Suede

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

citrus30%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

rose48%

lactonic30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity 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

RaspberryVanillaCustardRose Petals

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Custard. 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

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSun Blooms & SuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSun Blooms & SuedeHigher 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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Sun Blooms & Suede by Bath & Body Works is a fruity, floral scent launched in 2023. It centers on a sweet raspberry and vanilla profile that leans gourmand. Designed for women, it offers a playful, easy-to-wear experience for daily use. This fragrance works well in warmer weather, fitting casual spring days or office …

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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 Sun Blooms & Suede?

Sun Blooms & Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. Melon d'Eau is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Sun Blooms & Suede is rated 4.37/5 from 95 votes. Choose Melon d'Eau for a ozonic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sun Blooms & Suede for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Melon d'Eau or Sun Blooms & Suede?

Sun Blooms & Suede lasts longest (Sun Blooms & Suede 47/100, Melon d'Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melon d'Eau or Sun Blooms & Suede?

Projection is very close: Melon d'Eau 44/100, Sun Blooms & Suede 44/100 for sillage.

Do Melon d'Eau and Sun Blooms & Suede smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Custard.

Is Melon d'Eau or Sun Blooms & Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, Melon d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun Blooms & Suede is the stronger pick. Melon d'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.