Waterfall vs Gangster Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Waterfall takes 4 of 4 categories.
WaterfallChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gangster GentlemanChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Waterfall4/4
Gangster Gentleman0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Waterfall
- Sillage & projection
- Waterfall
- Value for money
- Waterfall
- 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
WaterfallOrienticaGangster GentlemanBrocardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%
3.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
45%Like
27%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
0%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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 spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
aquatic69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
white floral77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple
Heart
LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss
Notes
Lily of the ValleyTonka BeanClary SageCarnationSea NotesBergamotLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegCedar
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night31
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#30,268
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#71,869
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWaterfallHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWaterfall 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 →Brocard Gangster Gentleman launches with a sharp hit of bergamot and synthetic sea notes, instantly bringing back the salty maritime freshness of mid-1990s aromatic scents. Within ten minutes, herbal clary sage and metallic geranium push through the aquatic top layer, giving the heart a crisp, barbershop cleanliness. …
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, Waterfall or Gangster Gentleman?
Waterfall takes 4 of 4 categories. Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes; Gangster Gentleman is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gangster Gentleman for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Waterfall or Gangster Gentleman?
Waterfall lasts longest (Waterfall 73/100, Gangster Gentleman 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Waterfall or Gangster Gentleman?
Waterfall projects furthest (Waterfall 58/100, Gangster Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Waterfall and Gangster Gentleman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is Waterfall or Gangster Gentleman better for summer or winter?
Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Waterfall and Gangster Gentleman?
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. Gangster Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Carnation and Sea Notes.
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