Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves: released in 2024, ozonic, aquatic and citrus, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves scent match we found is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 | 88% | about $40 (+14%) | 4h vs 3h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Kuumba Made Black Coconut | 80% | about $10 (4 ml) | 5h vs 3h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar | 76% | about $40 (+14%) | 4h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Coconut Lime | 82% | about $15 (236 ml) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Coconut Breeze Fantasy | 75% | about $10 (236 ml) | 4h vs 3h | 4/10 |
Captures the sun-drenched tropical coconut and sweet fruit vibe of Watermelon Waves with a playful, beachy character.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and tropical accords with Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 1,338 community ratings.
A concentrated oil that leans into the creamy coconut and sweet vanilla base notes found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and tropical accords with Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 147 community ratings.
Shares a similar tropical sweetness and creamy coconut foundation, making it a natural alternative for those who enjoy the reference.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and tropical accords with Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 647 community ratings.
Offers a bright, citrus-forward tropical experience that mirrors the fresh and fruity heart of the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, sweet and vanilla accords with Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 20 community ratings.
Provides a straightforward, sweet tropical coconut profile that evokes the same carefree summer atmosphere.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and tropical accords with Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 31 community ratings.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves's own estimate.
Kuumba Made Black Coconut, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Kuumba Made Black Coconut comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ulta Beauty Watermelon Waves notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.