Fragrance comparison

Belgravia Iris vs Galbanum & Rain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Belgravia Iris

Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

4.7023 votes

Rank #12,483 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Galbanum & Rain

Clean

3.7040 votes

Rank #40,919 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Belgravia Iris
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Galbanum & Rain
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belgravia Iris4/5

Galbanum & Rain1/5

Ratings & consensus: Belgravia Iris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Belgravia Iris
Sillage & projection: Belgravia Iris
Value for money: Galbanum & Rain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belgravia Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belgravia IrisMemoirs Of A Perfume Collector

Galbanum & RainClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 74%

3.70/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerBelgravia IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

4%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

43%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBelgravia Iris

SillageBelgravia Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value46

Category winnerGalbanum & RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aquatic84%

mossy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinOrangeNeroliLemonGinger

Heart

PatchouliGalbanumIrisMastic or LentisqueViolet

Base

AmbroxanMossIncenseBenzoinVetiverCedarwoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Water NotesSichuan PepperStar Anise

Heart2 to 4 hours

GalbanumIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

MossClearwoodCedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Galbanum, Moss and Incense. Durations are only published for Galbanum & Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall77

Winter46

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer90

Fall70

Winter15

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex62

Women5

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,483

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBelgravia IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belgravia Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin, and ginger, followed by powdery iris and earthy galbanum over an ambroxan base. Shadi Samra blends high-energy citrus with cool floral suede textures. Built for warm spring mornings and polished office environments, it delivers a fresh yet structured profi…

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Galbanum & Rain by Clean presents an earthy, damp green profile that steps away from conventional sweet fresh scents. The fragrance begins with cool water notes combined with the subtle bite of Sichuan pepper and star anise. As the opening settles, bitter green galbanum takes center stage alongside a veil of smoky inc…

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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, Belgravia Iris or Galbanum & Rain?

Belgravia Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Belgravia Iris is rated 4.70/5 from 23 votes; Galbanum & Rain is rated 3.70/5 from 40 votes. Choose Belgravia Iris for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Galbanum & Rain for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belgravia Iris or Galbanum & Rain?

Belgravia Iris lasts longest (Belgravia Iris 76/100, Galbanum & Rain 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belgravia Iris or Galbanum & Rain?

Belgravia Iris projects furthest (Belgravia Iris 65/100, Galbanum & Rain 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belgravia Iris and Galbanum & Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Galbanum, Moss and Incense.

Is Belgravia Iris or Galbanum & Rain better for summer or winter?

Belgravia Iris suits daytime wear; Galbanum & Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belgravia Iris and Galbanum & Rain?

Belgravia Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Patchouli, Galbanum, Iris and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Ambroxan, Moss, Incense and Benzoin. Galbanum & Rain has top notes of Water Notes, Sichuan Pepper and Star Anise, heart notes of Galbanum and Incense, a base of Moss, Clearwood, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.