Fragrance comparison

Watermelon vs Fresia Solar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Watermelon

Chi Chi

3.9111 votes

Rank #49,086 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fresia Solar

Adolfo Dominguez

3.7836 votes

Rank #41,980 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Watermelon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fresia Solar
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Watermelon4/5

Fresia Solar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Watermelon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Watermelon
Sillage & projection: Watermelon
Value for money: Watermelon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresia Solar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WatermelonChi Chi

Fresia SolarAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 58%

Category winnerWatermelonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

33%Love

25%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWatermelon

SillageWatermelon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value69

Category winnerWatermelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

floral60%

citrus50%

floral100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

fresh48%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

WatermelonApple LeafMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 3 hours

PeonyJasmineYellow Freesia

Base2 to 4 hours

IrisMuskAmber

Top

BergamotWatermelonLemon

Heart

FreesiaPeonyJasmineIris

Base

MuskHeliotropeAmberwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Peony, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Watermelon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer80

Fall35

Winter25

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresia SolarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Watermelon by Chi Chi delivers an instant splash of crisp fruit and cool air. Built around a refreshing watermelon core, the scent opens with crisp apple leaf and bright mandarin orange. It smells like slicing into cold melon on a hot afternoon, balanced by a tart citrus touch and green foliage. As the initial sweetne…

Reviews →

Fresia Solar by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Fresia Solar was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Watermelon and Lemon; middle notes are Freesia, Peony, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Musk, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cedarwood.

Reviews →

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, Watermelon or Fresia Solar?

Watermelon takes 4 of 5 categories. Watermelon is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Fresia Solar is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fresia Solar for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Watermelon or Fresia Solar?

Watermelon lasts longest (Watermelon 56/100, Fresia Solar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Watermelon or Fresia Solar?

Watermelon projects furthest (Watermelon 50/100, Fresia Solar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Watermelon and Fresia Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Peony, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Watermelon or Fresia Solar better for summer or winter?

Watermelon suits daytime wear; Fresia Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Watermelon and Fresia Solar?

Watermelon has top notes of Watermelon, Apple Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Yellow Freesia, a base of Iris, Musk and Amber. Fresia Solar has top notes of Bergamot, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cedarwood.