Fragrance comparison

Blue Waterfall vs Arc-en-Ciel № 19

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Waterfall

M.INT

3.59122 votes

Rank #15,800 OzonicGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Arc-en-Ciel № 19

CIEL Parfum

3.506 votes

Rank #59,459 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Waterfall takes 4 of 4 categories.

Blue Waterfall
Choose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Waterfall4/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 190/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Waterfall
Sillage & projection: Blue Waterfall
Value for money: Blue Waterfall
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Waterfall

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue WaterfallM.INT

Arc-en-Ciel № 19CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 22%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

105 votes

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlue Waterfall

SillageBlue Waterfall

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlue WaterfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

green88%

aquatic77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

marine42%

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

aquatic74%

soft spicy65%

woody56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

WatermelonBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Green NotesCaloneRed AlgaeWood Resin

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPearBlack CurrantPink PepperKiwiPineappleRhubarb

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPeachCyclamenFreesiaLilyJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Black Currant, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Arc-en-Ciel № 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall18

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex79

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,800

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#59,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue WaterfallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Waterfall by M.INT is a woody aromatic scent that captures the crisp feeling of mountain air and cold water. It centers on a bright opening of watermelon and bergamot, leading into a green, resinous heart. This unisex fragrance excels in high heat, offering a refreshing, clean profile for casual daytime wear duri…

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Arc-en-Ciel № 19 delivers an immediate splash of lively summer energy. Fresh grapefruit and tart kiwi cut through the air with electric zest. The initial spray has a sharp, zesty alcohol lift that quickly settles into juicy pink pepper and crisp rhubarb. Give it two minutes. Soon, sweet watermelon and delicate freesia…

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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, Blue Waterfall or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Blue Waterfall takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Waterfall is rated 3.59/5 from 122 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 19 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Blue Waterfall for a ozonic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 19 for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Waterfall or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Blue Waterfall lasts longest (Blue Waterfall 65/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Waterfall or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Blue Waterfall projects furthest (Blue Waterfall 59/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Waterfall and Arc-en-Ciel № 19 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Black Currant, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Blue Waterfall or Arc-en-Ciel № 19 better for summer or winter?

Arc-en-Ciel № 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Waterfall and Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Blue Waterfall has top notes of Watermelon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Calone, Red Algae and Wood Resin, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Arc-en-Ciel № 19 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Peach, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.