Fragrance comparison

#004 Falling Water vs Exotic

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

#004 Falling Water

L’envie Parfums

4.2480 votes

Rank #13,340 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #65,948 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#004 Falling Water takes 3 of 3 categories.

#004 Falling Water
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.

#004 Falling Water3/3

Exotic0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #004 Falling Water
Sillage & projection: #004 Falling Water
Value for money: Not scored
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

ExoticShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

Longevity#004 Falling Water

Sillage#004 Falling Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

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

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex68

Women11

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

Not enough votes yet

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#65,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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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 lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Exotic?

#004 Falling Water lasts longest (#004 Falling Water 60/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Exotic?

#004 Falling Water projects furthest (#004 Falling Water 46/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #004 Falling Water and Exotic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is #004 Falling Water or Exotic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in #004 Falling Water and Exotic?

#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. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.