Fragrance comparison

Indigo vs La Chute D'eau

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Indigo

Magnetic Scent

3.1928 votes

Rank #17,769 AmberWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

La Chute D'eau

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.1465 votes

Rank #28,109 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Chute D'eau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Indigo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Chute D'eau
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indigo1/4

La Chute D'eau3/4

Ratings & consensus: La Chute D'eau
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Chute D'eau
Sillage & projection: La Chute D'eau
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indigo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndigoMagnetic Scent

La Chute D'eauMirko Buffini Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

4.14/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerLa Chute D'eauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLa Chute D'eau

SillageLa Chute D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

musky83%

powdery65%

woody48%

aquatic30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseAngelicaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Mastic or LentisqueAmberHibiscusAtlas CedarSandalwoodHyacinthRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskFloral NotesSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)HibiscusWatery NotesAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Amber, Hibiscus 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

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer97

Fall48

Winter24

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men16

Unisex69

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,769

PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#28,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indigo by Magnetic Scent pairs dry cedar wood with balsamic tones of mastic resin. Launched in 2012, this unisex leather fragrance opens with a sharp herbal bite of angelica before settling into a warm, skin-hugging musk. It offers a subtle, artistic alternative to mainstream department store options.

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La Chute D'eau opens with cool watery notes and soft hibiscus blossoms over a clean ambrette seed center. As the splash settles, powdery musk and smooth sandalwood form a quiet, skin-hugging layer. It feels crisp and understated for humid spring afternoons or casual office wear.

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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, Indigo or La Chute D'eau?

La Chute D'eau takes 3 of 4 categories. Indigo is rated 3.19/5 from 28 votes; La Chute D'eau is rated 4.14/5 from 65 votes. Choose Indigo for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Chute D'eau for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indigo or La Chute D'eau?

La Chute D'eau lasts longest (La Chute D'eau 73/100, Indigo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo or La Chute D'eau?

La Chute D'eau projects furthest (La Chute D'eau 67/100, Indigo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indigo and La Chute D'eau smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber, Hibiscus and Sandalwood.

Is Indigo or La Chute D'eau better for summer or winter?

Indigo suits daytime wear; La Chute D'eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo and La Chute D'eau?

Indigo features Incense, Angelica, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Mastic or Lentisque and Amber. La Chute D'eau features Musk, Floral Notes, Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Hibiscus.