#004 Falling Water vs Beau Bleu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
#004 Falling Water takes 5 of 8 categories.
#004 Falling WaterChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Beau BleuChoose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
#004 Falling Water5/8
Beau Bleu3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- #004 Falling Water
- Community sentiment
- Beau Bleu
- Longevity
- #004 Falling Water
- Sillage & projection
- #004 Falling Water
- Value for money
- Beau Bleu
- Versatility
- Beau Bleu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- #004 Falling Water
- Fragranxe ranking
- #004 Falling Water
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#004 Falling WaterL’envie ParfumsBeau BleuLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
4.10/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
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
30%Love
53%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerBeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity#004 Falling Water
Sillage#004 Falling Water
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBeau BleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
ozonic61%
aquatic100%
citrus92%
musky84%
salty77%
fresh69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aquatic and fresh
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaltLemonPink Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
Watery NotesViolet Leaves
Base2 to 4 hours
Musk
Category winner#004 Falling WaterLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night30
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night31
Category winnerBeau BleuMost 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#21,706
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winner#004 Falling WaterHigher 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 →Beau Bleu by Le Monde Gourmand is a refreshing, easygoing fragrance centered on crisp coastal sensations. It opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced lemon, sea salt, and a subtle flick of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent moves into an airy heart of watery notes and leafy violet leaves, creating …
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
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Which is better, #004 Falling Water or Beau Bleu?
#004 Falling Water takes 5 of 8 categories. #004 Falling Water is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Beau Bleu is rated 4.10/5 from 30 votes. Choose #004 Falling Water for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Beau Bleu for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Beau Bleu?
#004 Falling Water lasts longest (#004 Falling Water 60/100, Beau Bleu 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Beau Bleu?
#004 Falling Water projects furthest (#004 Falling Water 46/100, Beau Bleu 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #004 Falling Water and Beau Bleu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Lemon, Violet Leaves and Musk.
Is #004 Falling Water or Beau Bleu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Beau Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, #004 Falling Water is the stronger pick. #004 Falling Water suits daytime wear; Beau Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #004 Falling Water and Beau Bleu?
#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. Beau Bleu has top notes of Salt, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, a base of Musk.
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