Fragrance comparison

Blue Waterfall vs Shamballa for Woman

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Blue Waterfall

M.INT

3.59122 votes

Rank #15,800 OzonicGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Shamballa for Woman

Andre Sinan

4.001 votes

Rank #58,707 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Blue Waterfall
Choose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Shamballa for Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Waterfall1/3

Shamballa for Woman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamballa for Woman
Sillage & projection: Shamballa for Woman
Value for money: Not scored
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

Shamballa for WomanAndre Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Woman

SillageShamballa for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

green88%

aquatic77%

fresh65%

fruity53%

marine42%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fruity

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

Top

LemonBergamotWatermelonBlack Currant

Heart

LilacRoseVioletJasmineCyclamenOrange BlossomPeachPlum

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Black Currant, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall18

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex79

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,800

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#58,707

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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Andre Sinan Shamballa for Woman balances crisp top notes like watermelon and lemon with a deep, resinous cedar base. This fragrance wears best during transitional autumn days when the air carries a slight chill. It offers a unique alternative to typical sweet floral scents, presenting a dusty, spicy violet heart that …

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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 Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Blue Waterfall is rated 3.59/5 from 122 votes; Shamballa for Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blue Waterfall for a ozonic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Shamballa for Woman for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Waterfall or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman lasts longest (Shamballa for Woman 80/100, Blue Waterfall 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Waterfall or Shamballa for Woman?

Shamballa for Woman projects furthest (Shamballa for Woman 75/100, Blue Waterfall 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Waterfall and Shamballa for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Black Currant, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Blue Waterfall or Shamballa for Woman better for summer or winter?

Shamballa for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Waterfall and Shamballa for Woman?

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. Shamballa for Woman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watermelon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilac, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.