Fragrance comparison

Waterfall vs Maritime for Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 300 ratings analysed

4 wins

Waterfall

Orientica

3.5522 votes

Rank #30,247 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Maritime for Him

Tommy Bahama

3.96278 votes

Rank #31,825 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories.

Waterfall
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Maritime for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Waterfall4/5

Maritime for Him1/5

Ratings & consensus: Maritime for Him
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

WaterfallOrientica

Maritime for HimTommy Bahama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

3.96/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMaritime for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

45%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

278 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityWaterfall

SillageWaterfall

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value74

Category winnerWaterfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple

Heart

LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss

Top

LavenderBergamotPink PepperClary Sage

Heart

Violet LeafWater LilyAmbergrisGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex12

Women18

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,825

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWaterfallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Tommy Bahama Maritime for Him launches with a splash of clean, bright citrus and fresh herbs. A prominent clary sage note links with crisp bergamot and lavender to create a breezy, coastal feel. It quickly transitions into an aquatic profile, underpinned by water lily and violet leaf that keep the blend airy and light…

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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, Waterfall or Maritime for Him?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories. Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes; Maritime for Him is rated 3.96/5 from 278 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 Maritime for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Waterfall or Maritime for Him?

Waterfall lasts longest (Waterfall 73/100, Maritime for Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Waterfall or Maritime for Him?

Waterfall projects furthest (Waterfall 58/100, Maritime for Him 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Waterfall and Maritime for Him smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Waterfall or Maritime for Him better for summer or winter?

Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Waterfall and Maritime for Him?

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. Maritime for Him has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Water Lily, Ambergris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Moss.