Fragrance comparison

Behind the Rain vs Kaiak O2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

4 wins

Behind the Rain

Paul Schütze

4.1127 votes

Rank #46,591 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Kaiak O2

Natura · 2023

4.01241 votes

Rank #29,012 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Behind the Rain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Behind the Rain
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kaiak O2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Behind the Rain4/7

Kaiak O23/7

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak O2
Community sentiment: Behind the Rain
Longevity: Behind the Rain
Sillage & projection: Behind the Rain
Value for money: Kaiak O2
Versatility: Behind the Rain
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kaiak O2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the RainPaul Schütze

Kaiak O2Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

4.01/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak O2Rating 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

30%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerBehind the RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBehind the Rain

SillageBehind the Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak O2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

green46%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

LemonWatery NotesGrapefruitLavenderMintJuniperCardamomApple

Heart

PineGeraniumCedarViolet

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Grapefruit, Moss and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBehind the RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,591

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,012

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerKaiak O2Higher 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 →

Natura Kaiak O2 is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023. It features a refreshing blend of lemon, mint, and watery notes that provide a cooling sensation, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days. The composition balances crisp spicy pepper with an earthy priprioca base, creating a cl…

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 Kaiak O2?

Behind the Rain takes 4 of 7 categories. Behind the Rain is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; Kaiak O2 is rated 4.01/5 from 241 votes. Choose Behind the Rain for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak O2 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Rain or Kaiak O2?

They last about the same: Behind the Rain 60/100, Kaiak O2 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Rain or Kaiak O2?

Behind the Rain projects furthest (Behind the Rain 64/100, Kaiak O2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Behind the Rain and Kaiak O2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Grapefruit, Moss and Patchouli.

Is Behind the Rain or Kaiak O2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Behind the Rain is the stronger pick. For winter, Behind the Rain is the stronger pick. Behind the Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Rain and Kaiak O2?

Behind the Rain features Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Moss. Kaiak O2 has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Pine, Geranium, Cedar and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.