Fragrance comparison

New Wave vs Watermelon Soju

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

New Wave

Vioris

4.005 votes

Rank #56,460 OzonicAquatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Watermelon Soju

Mochiglow

4.009 votes

Rank #34,632 OzonicAquatic

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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.
Watermelon Soju
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

New Wave3/4

Watermelon Soju1/4

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: Watermelon Soju

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New WaveVioris

Watermelon SojuMochiglow

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

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

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNew Wave

SillageNew Wave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNew WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic65%

fruity30%

ozonic100%

aquatic83%

citrus65%

green48%

mineral30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both ozonic and aquatic

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

Ozonic notesCucumberLemonLime

Heart

WatermelonCantaloupeSoju

Base

Mineral notesAgave

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

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,632

PerfumerJenny Chang

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWatermelon SojuHigher 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 →

Mochiglow Watermelon Soju captures the mouthwatering aroma of chilled summer fruit punch served over crushed ice. The first spray greets you with crisp cucumber, tart lime, and a splash of airy ozonic notes that immediately evoke a cold, fizzy cocktail. As the scent settles, sweet cantaloupe and juicy watermelon take …

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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 Watermelon Soju?

New Wave takes 3 of 4 categories. New Wave is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Watermelon Soju is rated 4.00/5 from 9 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 Watermelon Soju for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New Wave or Watermelon Soju?

They last about the same: New Wave 67/100, Watermelon Soju 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, New Wave or Watermelon Soju?

New Wave projects furthest (New Wave 88/100, Watermelon Soju 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Wave and Watermelon Soju smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Cantaloupe.

Is New Wave or Watermelon Soju better for summer or winter?

New Wave suits day or night wear; Watermelon Soju suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Wave and Watermelon Soju?

New Wave features Watermelon and Cantaloupe. Watermelon Soju has top notes of Ozonic notes, Cucumber, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Soju, a base of Mineral notes and Agave.