Fragrance comparison

Behind the Rain vs Florida Vibrations

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Behind the Rain

Paul Schütze

4.1127 votes

Rank #46,591 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Florida Vibrations

Suleko

4.0023 votes

Rank #18,669 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Behind the Rain takes 3 of 5 categories.

Behind the Rain
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Florida Vibrations
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Behind the Rain3/5

Florida Vibrations2/5

Ratings & consensus: Behind the Rain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Florida Vibrations
Sillage & projection: Behind the Rain
Value for money: Behind the Rain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Florida Vibrations

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the RainPaul Schütze

Florida VibrationsSuleko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerBehind the RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

53%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFlorida Vibrations

SillageBehind the Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBehind the RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

marine86%

aromatic72%

white floral58%

floral44%

salty30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueVetiverOlibanumGrapefruitMossBlack PepperFirLime (Linden) BlossomFennelPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonPetitgrainGalbanum

Heart

Sea waterOrange BlossomMagnoliaDriftwoodNeroliSandCedarPine Tree

Base

MossVetiverMastic or LentisquePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Grapefruit and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Spring89

Summer100

Fall56

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,591

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerFlorida VibrationsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Behind the Rain by Paul Schütze opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper and tart grapefruit that immediately snaps you awake. Rather than sliding into a standard citrus blend, the scent quickly pulls toward moist earth and damp foliage. Mastic resin and piney fir needles build a dense green structure that mim…

Reviews →

Florida Vibrations by Suleko is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance that captures the essence of a coastal morning. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and lemon before settling into a sea-inspired heart of neroli, driftwood, and salty sand. This unisex scent suits those who enjoy crisp, aromatic profiles during warm spri…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Behind the Rain or Florida Vibrations?

Behind the Rain takes 3 of 5 categories. Behind the Rain is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; Florida Vibrations is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Behind the Rain for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Florida Vibrations for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Rain or Florida Vibrations?

Florida Vibrations lasts longest (Florida Vibrations 74/100, Behind the Rain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Rain or Florida Vibrations?

Behind the Rain projects furthest (Behind the Rain 64/100, Florida Vibrations 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Rain and Florida Vibrations smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Grapefruit and Moss.

Is Behind the Rain or Florida Vibrations better for summer or winter?

Behind the Rain suits daytime wear; Florida Vibrations suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Rain and Florida Vibrations?

Behind the Rain features Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Moss. Florida Vibrations has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Sea water, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Driftwood, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Mastic or Lentisque and Patchouli.