Fragrance comparison

La Chute D'eau vs Velvet Haze

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,795 ratings analysed

6 wins

La Chute D'eau

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.1465 votes

Rank #28,109 FloralMusky

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Haze

Byredo

3.611,730 votes

Rank #4,328 MuskyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Chute D'eau takes 6 of 7 categories.

La Chute D'eau
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velvet Haze
Choose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

La Chute D'eau6/7

Velvet Haze1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Chute D'eauMirko Buffini Firenze

Velvet HazeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

3.61/ 5 · 1,730 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Chute D'eauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

30%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

1,427 votes

Category winnerLa Chute D'eauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLa Chute D'eau

SillageLa Chute D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLa Chute D'eauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

powdery65%

woody48%

aquatic30%

musky100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

coconut77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both musky, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskFloral NotesSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)HibiscusWatery NotesAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CoconutHibiscusBergamot

Heart

PatchouliTuberoseOsmanthus

Base

MuskCacao PodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesMusk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Hibiscus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall48

Winter24

Day100

Night33

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLa Chute D'eauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex69

Women16

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,328

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews122

Category winnerVelvet HazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Velvet Haze is an intriguing woody oriental scent that plays with texture. It opens with a flash of coconut and bergamot before settling into a deep heart of patchouli and cacao. This fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a comforting, hazy finish that suits cooler days or intimate evening settings for those who …

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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, La Chute D'eau or Velvet Haze?

La Chute D'eau takes 6 of 7 categories. La Chute D'eau is rated 4.14/5 from 65 votes; Velvet Haze is rated 3.61/5 from 1,730 votes. Choose La Chute D'eau for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Haze for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Chute D'eau or Velvet Haze?

La Chute D'eau lasts longest (La Chute D'eau 73/100, Velvet Haze 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Chute D'eau or Velvet Haze?

La Chute D'eau projects furthest (La Chute D'eau 67/100, Velvet Haze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Chute D'eau and Velvet Haze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Hibiscus.

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

For summer, La Chute D'eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Haze is the stronger pick. La Chute D'eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

La Chute D'eau features Musk, Floral Notes, Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Hibiscus. Velvet Haze has top notes of Coconut, Hibiscus and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Cacao Pod, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cashmeran.