The melon is the fruit of an herbaceous plant of the same name discovered in Africa. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with the cucumber and the pumpkin, its sweet flesh is watery and gently fragrant. The melon only ripens in southern lands.
A nuanced aroma of banana and pineapple remains before giving way to a slightly musky finish. Joyous and summery, the scent of the candle is light, aquatic and fruity.