Fragrance comparison

Astrolab vs Sumatra Rain Fresh

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Astrolab

Biosea

4.003 votes

Rank #57,862 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sumatra Rain Fresh

Muelhens

4.205 votes

Rank #46,459 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sumatra Rain Fresh takes 2 of 4 categories.

Astrolab
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sumatra Rain Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Astrolab1/4

Sumatra Rain Fresh2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstrolabBiosea

Sumatra Rain FreshMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySumatra Rain Fresh

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAstrolabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

lavender70%

woody60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderRoseCardamomRed CedarCoumarinCitrusesVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CoumarinOakmossLavenderSpicy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coumarin and Citruses. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

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#57,862

PerfumerFrancois Rossini-Paquet, Patrick Paquet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSumatra Rain FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astrolab by Biosea is an aromatic spicy fragrance built around lavender, cardamom, rose, cedar, vetiver, patchouli and coumarin. It reads clean and herbal at first, then warmer and woodier as the spice, soft sweetness and dry woods settle in. The available wearer data points to daytime use, mild-weather versatility an…

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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, Astrolab or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Sumatra Rain Fresh takes 2 of 4 categories. Astrolab is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Sumatra Rain Fresh is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Astrolab for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sumatra Rain Fresh for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Astrolab or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Sumatra Rain Fresh lasts longest (Sumatra Rain Fresh 75/100, Astrolab 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Astrolab or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Projection is very close: Astrolab 50/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 50/100 for sillage.

Do Astrolab and Sumatra Rain Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coumarin and Citruses.

Is Astrolab or Sumatra Rain Fresh better for summer or winter?

Astrolab suits daytime wear; Sumatra Rain Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astrolab and Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Astrolab features Lavender, Rose, Cardamom, Red Cedar and Coumarin. Sumatra Rain Fresh features Coumarin, Oakmoss, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Citruses.