Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Invigorating Waterfall

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,355 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Invigorating Waterfall

Kahf

3.8832 votes

Rank #28,477 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Invigorating Waterfall
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dragon4/5

Invigorating Waterfall1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonHint

Invigorating WaterfallKahf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.88/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 74%Had 23%Want 4%

Category winnerDragonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

25%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDragon

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value88

Category winnerInvigorating WaterfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

marine84%

woody77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Top

LemonMarine notes

Heart

CedarwoodVioletFloral Notes

Base

MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Musk and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Dragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Spring70

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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Kahf Invigorating Waterfall offers a budget-friendly splash of marine freshness designed for hot, humid afternoons. It opens with bright lemon and salty ocean breeze notes, eventually settling into a quiet base of cedarwood and clean musk. It is a straightforward, casual option for daily post-shower wear, providing a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dragon or Invigorating Waterfall?

Dragon takes 4 of 5 categories. Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Invigorating Waterfall is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Invigorating Waterfall for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon or Invigorating Waterfall?

Dragon lasts longest (Dragon 60/100, Invigorating Waterfall 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Invigorating Waterfall?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Invigorating Waterfall 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon and Invigorating Waterfall smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Musk and Cedarwood.

Is Dragon or Invigorating Waterfall better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear; Invigorating Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Invigorating Waterfall?

Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver. Invigorating Waterfall has top notes of Lemon and Marine notes, heart notes of Cedarwood, Violet and Floral Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.