Fragrance comparison

Watermelon vs Mclein

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Watermelon

Chi Chi

3.9111 votes

Rank #49,086 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #57,295 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Watermelon takes 2 of 4 categories.

Watermelon
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Watermelon2/4

Mclein1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WatermelonChi Chi

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMclein

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWatermelonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic90%

fruity80%

fresh70%

floral60%

citrus50%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh, fruity and aquatic

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

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Iris and Amber. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,295

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWatermelonHigher 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…

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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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, Watermelon or Mclein?

Watermelon takes 2 of 4 categories. Watermelon is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Watermelon for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Watermelon or Mclein?

Mclein lasts longest (Mclein 60/100, Watermelon 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Watermelon or Mclein?

Projection is very close: Watermelon 50/100, Mclein 50/100 for sillage.

Do Watermelon and Mclein smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Iris and Amber.

Is Watermelon or Mclein better for summer or winter?

Watermelon suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Watermelon and Mclein?

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. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.