Fragrance comparison

New Wave vs Egeo Melancia

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

3 wins

New Wave

Vioris

4.005 votes

Rank #56,460 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Egeo Melancia

O Boticário

4.10216 votes

Rank #28,787 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Wave takes 3 of 4 categories.

New Wave
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Egeo Melancia
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

New Wave3/4

Egeo Melancia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New Wave
Sillage & projection: New Wave
Value for money: New Wave
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Egeo Melancia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New WaveVioris

Egeo MelanciaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 25%

4.10/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

46%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNew Wave

SillageNew Wave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNew WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic65%

fruity30%

ozonic100%

aquatic88%

white floral77%

fruity65%

sweet53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both ozonic, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonCantaloupe

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonCantaloupePeach

Heart

White FlowersBasilRose

Base

PralineCedar

InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Cantaloupe. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex30

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEgeo MelanciaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vioris New Wave offers a breezy splash of melon notes tailored for casual daytime wear. It combines crisp cantaloupe with watery accents, making it a refreshing option for warm summer days when you want a light, uncomplicated scent that sits close to the skin without overwhelming those around you.

Reviews →

Egeo Melancia by O Boticário opens with an unmistakable splash of chilled watermelon, sweet cantaloupe, and juicy peach that smells just like fresh melon candy on a warm afternoon. As the initial fruity burst settles, gentle white floral petals and a hint of green basil keep the sweetness airy and crisp rather than he…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New Wave or Egeo Melancia?

New Wave takes 3 of 4 categories. New Wave is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Egeo Melancia is rated 4.10/5 from 216 votes. Choose New Wave for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Egeo Melancia for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, New Wave or Egeo Melancia?

New Wave lasts longest (New Wave 67/100, Egeo Melancia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Wave or Egeo Melancia?

New Wave projects furthest (New Wave 88/100, Egeo Melancia 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Wave and Egeo Melancia smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Cantaloupe.

Is New Wave or Egeo Melancia better for summer or winter?

New Wave suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Wave and Egeo Melancia?

New Wave features Watermelon and Cantaloupe. Egeo Melancia has top notes of Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Peach, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Rose, a base of Praline and Cedar.