Fragrance comparison

#004 Falling Water vs Dan Dana

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

#004 Falling Water

L’envie Parfums

4.2480 votes

Rank #13,340 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dan Dana

Nabeel

3.3020 votes

Rank #45,350 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories.

#004 Falling Water
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dan Dana
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#004 Falling Water2/5

Dan Dana3/5

Ratings & consensus: #004 Falling Water
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dan Dana
Sillage & projection: Dan Dana
Value for money: Dan Dana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #004 Falling Water

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#004 Falling WaterL’envie Parfums

Dan DanaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

3.30/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

Category winner#004 Falling WaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

10%Love

55%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDan Dana

SillageDan Dana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDan DanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

ozonic50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesKiwiPomegranateLemonJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Green LeavesLotusViolet Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVetiverMuskAmber

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotCitrusesBlack CurrantLemonGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Violet LeafBlack PepperBay LeafCedarLeatherClovesGeraniumCypress

Base

MuskAmberVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanRaspberryMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for #004 Falling Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer78

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex68

Women11

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,340

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#45,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner#004 Falling WaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’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 →

Dan Dana by Nabeel is an aromatic spicy perfume that combines sharp Mediterranean citrus fruits with dry woods and herbal undertones. Ideal for warm spring and summer afternoons, it wraps the skin in a crisp breeze of lavender, juniper berries, and cedar. It leans away from modern sugary profiles, appealing to those w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #004 Falling Water or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana takes 3 of 5 categories. #004 Falling Water is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Dan Dana is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose #004 Falling Water for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dan Dana for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Dan Dana?

They last about the same: Dan Dana 62/100, #004 Falling Water 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Dan Dana?

Dan Dana projects furthest (Dan Dana 50/100, #004 Falling Water 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #004 Falling Water and Dan Dana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is #004 Falling Water or Dan Dana better for summer or winter?

#004 Falling Water suits daytime wear; Dan Dana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #004 Falling Water and Dan Dana?

#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. Dan Dana has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.