Fragrance comparison

Aqua Velva Frost Lime vs Sumatra Rain Fresh

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua Velva Frost Lime

Williams

4.004 votes

Rank #42,956 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Sumatra Rain Fresh

Muelhens

4.205 votes

Rank #46,459 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sumatra Rain Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Velva Frost Lime3/4

Sumatra Rain Fresh1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sumatra Rain Fresh
Sillage & projection: Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Value for money: Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Velva Frost Lime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Velva Frost LimeWilliams

Sumatra Rain FreshMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 60%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySumatra Rain Fresh

SillageAqua Velva Frost Lime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAqua Velva Frost LimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

musky48%

woody30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, mossy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeOakmossLemonCitrusesMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CoumarinOakmossLavenderSpicy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Citruses and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAqua Velva Frost LimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Velva Frost Lime by Williams is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1966. It delivers a sharp, refreshing blast of lime that works well as a traditional aftershave or a quick pick-me-up on hot summer mornings. The scent relies on a straightforward structure, centered around zesty citrus top notes and …

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Muelhens Sumatra Rain Fresh delivers an unmistakable late nineties blast of marine briskness. The first spray stings with sharp alcohol and zesty citruses before revealing a cool, salty ocean current. It feels bracing. Crisp lavender cuts cleanly across crushed spicy notes in the mid, keeping the profile unmistakably …

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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, Aqua Velva Frost Lime or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua Velva Frost Lime is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Sumatra Rain Fresh is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aqua Velva Frost Lime for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sumatra Rain Fresh for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Velva Frost Lime or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Sumatra Rain Fresh lasts longest (Sumatra Rain Fresh 75/100, Aqua Velva Frost Lime 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Velva Frost Lime or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime projects furthest (Aqua Velva Frost Lime 60/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Velva Frost Lime and Sumatra Rain Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, mossy and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Citruses and Coumarin.

Is Aqua Velva Frost Lime or Sumatra Rain Fresh better for summer or winter?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime suits daytime wear; Sumatra Rain Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Velva Frost Lime and Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime features Lime, Oakmoss, Lemon, Citruses and Musk. Sumatra Rain Fresh features Coumarin, Oakmoss, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Citruses.