#004 Falling Water vs Kari Original White
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
#004 Falling Water takes 3 of 4 categories.
#004 Falling WaterChoose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kari Original WhiteChoose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
#004 Falling Water3/4
Kari Original White1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- #004 Falling Water
- Sillage & projection
- #004 Falling Water
- Value for money
- Kari Original White
- 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 ParfumsKari Original WhitekariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%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
Category winners
Longevity#004 Falling Water
Sillage#004 Falling Water
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKari Original WhiteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
ozonic61%
aquatic100%
aromatic92%
green84%
citrus77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aquatic and green
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
Top
LemonGreen Bell PepperYuzu
Heart
LotusWater NotesMintGreen Leaves
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Leaves, Lotus and Cedar. Durations are only published for #004 Falling Water, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night30
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#65,988
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Kari Original White opens with a sharp, cooling splash of yuzu and lemon, immediately followed by the crisp crunch of green bell pepper. Watery lotus and crushed mint leaves steer the scent into clean, breezy territory, before settling into a quiet base of clean musk and cedar. It is a refreshing option for hot summer…
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 lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Kari Original White?
#004 Falling Water lasts longest (#004 Falling Water 60/100, Kari Original White 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Kari Original White?
#004 Falling Water projects furthest (#004 Falling Water 46/100, Kari Original White 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #004 Falling Water and Kari Original White smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Leaves, Lotus and Cedar.
Is #004 Falling Water or Kari Original White better for summer or winter?
#004 Falling Water suits daytime wear; Kari Original White suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #004 Falling Water and Kari Original White?
#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. Kari Original White has top notes of Lemon, Green Bell Pepper and Yuzu, heart notes of Lotus, Water Notes, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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