Lumium 650 vs Dancing Waters
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lumium 650Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dancing WatersChoose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lumium 6502/4
Dancing Waters2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lumium 650
- Sillage & projection
- Dancing Waters
- Value for money
- Lumium 650
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dancing Waters
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lumium 650LUXARDancing WatersBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.86/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
23%Love
58%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
166 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLumium 650
SillageDancing Waters
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLumium 650Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
aromatic92%
aquatic84%
green77%
ozonic69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
aquatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
floral69%
fresh61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, aquatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantMintBergamot
Heart
WatermelonSea NotesCardamom
Base
CedarAmberWhite Musk
Top
Italian LemonBasilWatermelonMintBitter OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Water LilyBamboo LeafLavenderPeonyPear
Base
Teak WoodWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mint, Watermelon and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
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#49,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,542
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDancing WatersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLumium 650 opens with a bright mix of bergamot, mint and black currant, then moves into a watery, fruity heart with watermelon, sea notes and a light touch of cardamom. It reads fresh first, then smoother and musky. This is the kind of aquatic aromatic that suits warm weather, casual daytime wear and buyers who want s…
Reviews →Bath & Body Works Dancing Waters is a crisp, water-focused scent that leans heavily on refreshing fruit and green elements. Italian lemon and cool watermelon pop instantly upon spraying, before settling into a soft, clean bamboo leaf and white musk base. It serves as an easy, casual splash-and-go option for hot summer…
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, Lumium 650 or Dancing Waters?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lumium 650 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Dancing Waters is rated 3.86/5 from 166 votes. Choose Lumium 650 for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dancing Waters for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lumium 650 or Dancing Waters?
Lumium 650 lasts longest (Lumium 650 80/100, Dancing Waters 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lumium 650 or Dancing Waters?
Dancing Waters projects furthest (Dancing Waters 63/100, Lumium 650 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lumium 650 and Dancing Waters smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, aquatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mint, Watermelon and White Musk.
Is Lumium 650 or Dancing Waters better for summer or winter?
Lumium 650 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lumium 650 and Dancing Waters?
Lumium 650 has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Watermelon, Sea Notes and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and White Musk. Dancing Waters has top notes of Italian Lemon, Basil, Watermelon and Mint, heart notes of Water Lily, Bamboo Leaf, Lavender and Peony, a base of Teak Wood and White Musk.
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