Fragrance comparison

White Waves vs Goku

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

White Waves

Lydeen

3.333 votes

Rank #70,582 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,916 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

White Waves
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

White Waves2/4

Goku2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White WavesLydeen

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityWhite Waves

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerWhite WavesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match7%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

Ylang YlangBergamotMarigoldCoriander

Heart

Egyptian JasmineTuberoseOrangeRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaCrystal AmberPatchouliCedarwoodMusk

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalNo shared notesNote 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,916

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Waves by Lydeen offers a bright, floral opening anchored by ylang ylang and marigold. As it settles, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose create a creamy floral heart, while vanilla and patchouli provide a soft, sweet foundation. This unisex scent works well for casual daytime wear during mild spring weather when you w…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, White Waves or Goku?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. White Waves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose White Waves for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Waves or Goku?

They last about the same: White Waves 60/100, Goku 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, White Waves or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, White Waves 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Waves and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords.

Is White Waves or Goku better for summer or winter?

White Waves suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Waves and Goku?

White Waves has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Crystal Amber, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.