By Candy Melancia Fresh: released in 2017, green, ozonic and aquatic, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Candy Melancia Fresh scent match we found is Natura Kaiak Aventura — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best By Candy Melancia Fresh dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Candy Melancia Fresh | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natura Kaiak Aventura | 84% | about $20* (+33%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Natura Kaiak Aero | 80% | about $20 (+33%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh | 79% | about $65* (+333%) | 4h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Natura Kaiak Aventura Intensa | 84% | about $30 (+100%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Mutis Nueva Granada Melao | 81% | about $55* (+267%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Captures the watery and herbaceous freshness reminiscent of By Candy Melancia Fresh.
It shares its green accords with By Candy Melancia Fresh, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 621 community ratings.
Delivers an oceanic and botanical freshness reminiscent of By Candy Melancia Fresh.
It shares its green, fruity and aquatic accords with By Candy Melancia Fresh, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,471 community ratings.
A brighter, fruit-forward profile reminiscent of the clean, green atmosphere in By Candy Melancia Fresh.
It shares its fruity and green accords with By Candy Melancia Fresh, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 7,328 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh green and aquatic character of By Candy Melancia Fresh, leaning into similar vibrant outdoor territory.
It shares its ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords with By Candy Melancia Fresh, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 51 community ratings.
Shares the fruity and ozonic impression found in By Candy Melancia Fresh, though offered at a higher tier.
It lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 11 community ratings.
Natura Kaiak Aero, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above By Candy Melancia Fresh's own estimate.
Natura Kaiak Aero, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for By Candy Melancia Fresh.
Natura Kaiak Aventura Intensa, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Natura Kaiak Aventura actually costs about $10 a year MORE than By Candy Melancia Fresh. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Natura Kaiak Aero comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
By Candy Melancia Fresh notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.