Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs Sumatra Rain

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,396 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chaz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chaz4/5

Sumatra Rain1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChazRevlon

Sumatra RainMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

Category winnerSumatra RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChaz

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value65

Category winnerChazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

sweet38%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPetitgrainGalbanumLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesJasmineClary SageOrange BlossomCyclamenGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

Category winnerChazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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Muelhens Sumatra Rain brings an immediate rush of crushed lime, green galbanum, and bitter petitgrain. It smells brisk and unapologetically herbal. You will not find modern sugar cubes or warm synthetic ambergris here. Instead, a clean current of French lavender, clary sage, and pungent cloves cuts through the humidit…

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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, Chaz or Sumatra Rain?

Chaz takes 4 of 5 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chaz or Sumatra Rain?

Chaz lasts longest (Chaz 71/100, Sumatra Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or Sumatra Rain?

Chaz projects furthest (Chaz 63/100, Sumatra Rain 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaz and Sumatra Rain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Clary Sage.

Is Chaz or Sumatra Rain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chaz and Sumatra Rain?

Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Sumatra Rain has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Cloves, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.