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Beau Bleu vs #004 Falling Water

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#004 Falling Water takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Beau Bleu

    Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • #004 Falling Water

    Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Beau Bleu3/8
#004 Falling Water5/8
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
Beau BleuLe Monde Gourmand
#004 Falling WaterL’envie Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.24/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
Category winner#004 Falling WaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
53%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

49%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerBeau BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

Longevity#004 Falling Water

Sillage#004 Falling Water

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value55
Category winnerBeau BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
citrus92%
musky84%
salty77%
fresh69%
soft spicy61%
aquatic100%
woody92%
green84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
ozonic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aquatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaltLemonPink Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
Watery NotesViolet Leaves
Base2 to 4 hours
Musk
Top15-30 mins
Watery NotesKiwiPomegranateLemonJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Green LeavesLotusViolet Leaves
Base4-6 hrs
CedarVetiverMuskAmber
Category winner#004 Falling WaterLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night30
Category winnerBeau BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
Men21
Unisex68
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,943

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winner#004 Falling WaterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

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 →
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 is better, Beau Bleu or #004 Falling Water?

#004 Falling Water takes 5 of 8 categories. Beau Bleu is rated 4.10/5 from 30 votes; #004 Falling Water is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes. Choose Beau Bleu for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose #004 Falling Water for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beau Bleu or #004 Falling Water?

#004 Falling Water lasts longest (#004 Falling Water 60/100, Beau Bleu 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beau Bleu or #004 Falling Water?

#004 Falling Water projects furthest (#004 Falling Water 46/100, Beau Bleu 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beau Bleu and #004 Falling Water smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Watery Notes, Violet Leaves and Musk.

Is Beau Bleu or #004 Falling Water better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Beau Bleu and #004 Falling Water?

Beau Bleu has top notes of Salt, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, a base of Musk. #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.

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