Blue Rush vs Dancing Waters
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dancing Waters takes 5 of 7 categories.
Blue RushChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Dancing WatersChoose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Blue Rush2/7
Dancing Waters5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dancing Waters
- Community sentiment
- Dancing Waters
- Longevity
- Blue Rush
- Sillage & projection
- Dancing Waters
- Value for money
- Blue Rush
- Versatility
- Dancing Waters
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dancing Waters
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue RushAvonDancing WatersBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
Category winnerDancing WatersRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
134 votes
23%Love
58%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
166 votes
Category winnerDancing WatersMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Rush
SillageDancing Waters
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
aquatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aquatic and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesSeaweedBasilBlack CurrantWhite Pepper
Heart
WatermelonMelonGreen NotesBamboo
Base
PapayaAmberCashmere Wood
Top
Italian LemonBasilWatermelonMintBitter OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Water LilyBamboo LeafLavenderPeonyPear
Base
Teak WoodWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBasil, Black Currant and Watermelon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDancing WatersMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDancing WatersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Rush by Avon opens with sharp sea notes and salty seaweed before settling into a juicy heart of watermelon and cucumber-like green bamboo. Base notes of papaya and smooth cashmere wood add a mild tropical warmth underneath. It suits hot summer afternoons, casual weekend errands, and post-workout wear when you nee…
Reviews →Bath & Body Works Dancing Waters is a crisp, water-focused scent that leans heavily on refreshing fruit and green elements. Italian lemon and cool watermelon pop instantly upon spraying, before settling into a soft, clean bamboo leaf and white musk base. It serves as an easy, casual splash-and-go 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 is better, Blue Rush or Dancing Waters?
Dancing Waters takes 5 of 7 categories. Blue Rush is rated 3.67/5 from 134 votes; Dancing Waters is rated 3.86/5 from 166 votes. Choose Blue Rush for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dancing Waters for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Blue Rush or Dancing Waters?
Blue Rush lasts longest (Blue Rush 48/100, Dancing Waters 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Rush or Dancing Waters?
Dancing Waters projects furthest (Dancing Waters 63/100, Blue Rush 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Rush and Dancing Waters smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Black Currant and Watermelon.
Is Blue Rush or Dancing Waters better for summer or winter?
For summer, Blue Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Dancing Waters is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Rush and Dancing Waters?
Blue Rush has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Watermelon, Melon, Green Notes and Bamboo, a base of Papaya, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Dancing Waters has top notes of Italian Lemon, Basil, Watermelon and Mint, heart notes of Water Lily, Bamboo Leaf, Lavender and Peony, a base of Teak Wood and White Musk.
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