#004 Falling Water vs Baie 19
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Baie 19 takes 4 of 8 categories.
#004 Falling WaterChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baie 19Choose it for a patchouli and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
#004 Falling Water3/8
Baie 194/8
- Ratings & consensus
- #004 Falling Water
- Community sentiment
- #004 Falling Water
- Longevity
- Baie 19
- Sillage & projection
- Baie 19
- Value for money
- #004 Falling Water
- Versatility
- Baie 19
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Baie 19
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#004 Falling WaterL’envie ParfumsBaie 19Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
3.83/ 5 · 1,733 votes
Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%
Category winner#004 Falling WaterRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
38%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
1,733 votes
Category winner#004 Falling WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaie 19
SillageBaie 19
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#004 Falling WaterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
ozonic61%
patchouli100%
ozonic92%
woody84%
musky77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, green and ozonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Watery NotesKiwiPomegranateLemonJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Green LeavesLotusViolet Leaves
Base4-6 hrs
CedarVetiverMuskAmber
Notes
PatchouliOzonic notesGreen LeavesJuniper BerriesAmbroxanMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer74
Fall88
Winter43
Day100
Night46
Category winnerBaie 19Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,943
PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#3,115
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews210
Category winnerBaie 19Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’envie Parfums #004 Falling Water captures the brisk sensation of cold river spray hitting wet greenery. The fragrance opens with an unexpected burst of tart kiwi, sparkling mandarin orange, and crisp watery notes that instantly wake up the senses. As the top notes settle, the scent reveals a lush heart of damp viole…
Reviews →Baie 19 by Le Labo captures the crisp, lingering feeling of wet earth right after a rain shower. Instead of sweet berries, the scent focuses on dry juniper berries, crushed green leaves, and damp patchouli resting on an airy base of ambroxan and musk. It carries a distinctive ozonic quality that feels cooling, mineral…
Reviews →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, #004 Falling Water or Baie 19?
Baie 19 takes 4 of 8 categories. #004 Falling Water is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Baie 19 is rated 3.83/5 from 1,733 votes. Choose #004 Falling Water for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Baie 19 for a patchouli and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Baie 19?
Baie 19 lasts longest (Baie 19 65/100, #004 Falling Water 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Baie 19?
Baie 19 projects furthest (Baie 19 51/100, #004 Falling Water 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #004 Falling Water and Baie 19 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and ozonic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Green Leaves and Musk.
Is #004 Falling Water or Baie 19 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Baie 19 is the stronger pick. For winter, Baie 19 is the stronger pick. #004 Falling Water suits daytime wear; Baie 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #004 Falling Water and Baie 19?
#004 Falling Water has top notes of Watery Notes, Kiwi, Pomegranate and Lemon, heart notes of Green Leaves, Lotus and Violet Leaves, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Baie 19 features Patchouli, Ozonic notes, Green Leaves, Juniper Berries and Ambroxan.
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