Fragrance comparison

#004 Falling Water vs Oceania

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,713 ratings analysed

#004 Falling Water

L’envie Parfums

4.2480 votes

Rank #13,340 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,041 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories.

#004 Falling Water
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

#004 Falling Water3/7

Oceania4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#004 Falling WaterL’envie Parfums

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOceaniaRating 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

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winner#004 Falling WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value24

Category winner#004 Falling WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

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

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winner#004 Falling WaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex68

Women11

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

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

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#1,041

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher 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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Oceania opens with bright citrus, lavender and aromatic herbs, then settles into a polished mix of soft florals, powdery woods and clean musk. It reads more like a refined Mediterranean citrus aromatic than a true marine scent. It may suit someone who wants an elegant warm weather fragrance with a smooth, upscale feel…

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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 Oceania?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories. #004 Falling Water is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose #004 Falling Water for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #004 Falling Water or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, #004 Falling Water 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #004 Falling Water or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, #004 Falling Water 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #004 Falling Water and Oceania smell similar?

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

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

For summer, #004 Falling Water is the stronger pick. For winter, #004 Falling Water is the stronger pick. #004 Falling Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

#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. Oceania has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Cedar and Moss.