Fragrance comparison

Fiole Blue vs Waterfall

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Fiole Blue

J. Casanova

2.001 votes

Rank #78,684 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Waterfall

Orientica

3.5522 votes

Rank #30,103 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waterfall takes 1 of 1 categories.

Fiole Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character.
Waterfall
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fiole Blue0/1

Waterfall1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fiole BlueJ. Casanova

WaterfallOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

mossy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

GeraniumNutmeg

Base

Woody NotesAmbergrisMoss

Top

BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple

Heart

LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men71

Unisex12

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWaterfallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fiole Blue by J. Casanova is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into traditional 1990s perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp, herbal lavender and bright citrus accord, before moving into a spicy heart of nutmeg and geranium. It finally settles into a classic, mossy, and woody base, making it a reliable choice fo…

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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…

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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, Fiole Blue or Waterfall?

Waterfall takes 1 of 1 categories. Fiole Blue is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Fiole Blue for a fresh spicy and woody character. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Fiole Blue and Waterfall smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Ambergris.

Is Fiole Blue or Waterfall better for summer or winter?

Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiole Blue and Waterfall?

Fiole Blue has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Woody Notes, Ambergris and Moss. 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.