Fragrance comparison

Watermelon Waves vs 600

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #64,381 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

600

ScentBar

4.1315 votes

Rank #46,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

600 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
600
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Watermelon Waves1/3

6002/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 600
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Watermelon Waves
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 600

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

600ScentBar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity600

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerWatermelon WavesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

tropical61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrange PeelMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

WatermelonStar FruitCoconut

Base2-4 hrs

TonkaCoconut TreeMusk

Top

LemonCitrusesBergamotElemi resinOrange PeelPetitgrainSweet Orange

Heart

ApricotPassionfruitPineapplePeachYlang-Ylang

Base

Bourbon VanillaCaramelCoconutBrown sugarCherryHoney

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Peel and Coconut. Durations are only published for Watermelon Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 44%Work 23%Party 18%Date 15%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,443

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner600Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves delivers an instant splash of chilled summer fruit and breezy coastline air. The first spray releases bright lemon, crisp orange peel, and sweet mandarin juice. It feels like cracking open a frosty citrus seltzer on a sweltering July afternoon. Soon after, the heart reveals crisp pink wate…

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600 by ScentBar is a bright Floral Fruity Gourmand that balances zesty citrus top notes with a sugar-dusted heart. Launched in 2015, this unisex creation relies on apricot, pineapple, and bourbon vanilla to create a playful, accessible profile. It shines best in casual daytime settings during the warmer spring and sum…

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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, Watermelon Waves or 600?

600 takes 2 of 3 categories. Watermelon Waves is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 600 is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Watermelon Waves for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 600 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Watermelon Waves or 600?

600 lasts longest (600 60/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Watermelon Waves and 600 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Peel and Coconut.

Is Watermelon Waves or 600 better for summer or winter?

Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear; 600 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Watermelon Waves and 600?

Watermelon Waves has top notes of Lemon, Orange Peel and Mandarin, heart notes of Watermelon, Star Fruit and Coconut, a base of Tonka, Coconut Tree and Musk. 600 has top notes of Lemon, Citruses, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Apricot, Passionfruit, Pineapple and Peach, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Caramel, Coconut and Brown sugar.