Elation vs Waterfall
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories.
ElationChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
WaterfallChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elation1/5
Waterfall4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Waterfall
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Waterfall
- Sillage & projection
- Waterfall
- Value for money
- Waterfall
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElationNavitus ParfumsWaterfallOrienticaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
3.55/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%
Category winnerWaterfallRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
22%Hate
41 votes
14%Love
45%Like
27%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWaterfall
SillageWaterfall
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWaterfallBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
aromatic77%
woody65%
sweet53%
amber42%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
aquatic69%
lavender61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange
Heart
GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain
Base
AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss
Top
BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall59
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Spring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,730
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#30,103
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerElationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNavitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges t…
Reviews →Waterfall by Orientica opens with a sharp splash of water notes and crisp green apple, creating a cooling sensation. As it settles, herbal lavender and clary sage ground the freshness, making it a reliable casual wear choice for hot summer mornings. It wraps up with dry cedar and clean musk, clinging to the skin for h…
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, Elation or Waterfall?
Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories. Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes; Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elation or Waterfall?
Waterfall lasts longest (Waterfall 73/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elation or Waterfall?
Waterfall projects furthest (Waterfall 58/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elation and Waterfall smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Clary Sage.
Is Elation or Waterfall better for summer or winter?
Elation suits daytime wear; Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elation and Waterfall?
Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk. Waterfall has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Clary Sage and Green Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Ambergris, Musk and Moss.
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