Fragrance comparison

Watermelon Waves vs Bougie Boy

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Watermelon Waves

Ulta Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #64,381 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Bougie Boy

Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #68,905 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Watermelon Waves
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bougie Boy
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Watermelon Waves1/2

Bougie Boy1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Watermelon WavesUlta Beauty

Bougie BoySherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBougie Boy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

tropical65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

green92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aquatic and fruity

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLimeWatermelonmulberryCloverAloe VeraCoconutOrange PeelCinnamonJasmineWild Berries

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Peel, Watermelon 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,905

PerfumerSherod Marquez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWatermelon WavesHigher 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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Bougie Boy by Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and sour lime, instantly setting a bright, sun-drenched mood. As the initial citrus splash settles, a surprising note of aloe vera and cool watermelon emerges, adding a watery, green texture that keeps the sweetness from becoming…

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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 lasts longer, Watermelon Waves or Bougie Boy?

Bougie Boy lasts longest (Bougie Boy 80/100, Watermelon Waves 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Watermelon Waves and Bougie Boy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Peel, Watermelon and Coconut.

Is Watermelon Waves or Bougie Boy better for summer or winter?

Watermelon Waves suits daytime wear; Bougie Boy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Watermelon Waves and Bougie Boy?

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. Bougie Boy features Mandarin Orange, Lime, Watermelon, mulberry and Clover.