Fragrance comparison

Behind the Rain vs Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Behind the Rain

Paul Schütze

4.1127 votes

Rank #46,591 WoodyAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait

Zaharoff

4.4935 votes

Rank #9,174 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait takes 7 of 7 categories.

Behind the Rain
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Behind the Rain0/7

Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait7/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Community sentiment: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Longevity: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Sillage & projection: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Value for money: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Versatility: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Behind the RainPaul Schütze

Signature Extrême Parfum ExtraitZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

4.49/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

Category winnerSignature Extrême Parfum ExtraitRating 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

74%Love

14%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerSignature Extrême Parfum ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevitySignature Extrême Parfum Extrait

SillageSignature Extrême Parfum Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSignature Extrême Parfum ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

CardamomBlack PepperRosemaryBasilApple

Heart

OudBirchFirCashmeran

Base

PatchouliOlibanumMuskLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Olibanum, Black Pepper and Fir. 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

Spring62

Summer33

Fall95

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerSignature Extrême Parfum ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,591

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,174

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSignature Extrême Parfum ExtraitHigher 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…

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Zaharoff Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait delivers a heavy dose of resinous warmth tailored for cold weather. The scent combines sharp black pepper with a dense base of leather and smoky birch. It fits mature men seeking an assertive, woody signature that projects strongly during winter nights.

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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, Behind the Rain or Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait?

Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait takes 7 of 7 categories. Behind the Rain is rated 4.11/5 from 27 votes; Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait is rated 4.49/5 from 35 votes. Choose Behind the Rain for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Behind the Rain or Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait?

Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait lasts longest (Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait 78/100, Behind the Rain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Behind the Rain or Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait?

Projection is very close: Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait 65/100, Behind the Rain 64/100 for sillage.

Do Behind the Rain and Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Olibanum, Black Pepper and Fir.

Is Behind the Rain or Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait is the stronger pick. Behind the Rain suits daytime wear; Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Behind the Rain and Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait?

Behind the Rain features Mastic or Lentisque, Vetiver, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Moss. Signature Extrême Parfum Extrait has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Rosemary and Basil, heart notes of Oud, Birch, Fir and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Musk and Leather.