Fragrance comparison

Emerald Rain vs What Else Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emerald Rain

Skylar

4.1225 votes

Rank #37,228 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

What Else Men

A.P. Durand Parfums

4.1021 votes

Rank #31,830 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emerald Rain takes 3 of 5 categories.

Emerald Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Emerald Rain3/5

What Else Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Emerald Rain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emerald Rain
Sillage & projection: What Else Men
Value for money: Emerald Rain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: What Else Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald RainSkylar

What Else MenA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerEmerald RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Rain

SillageWhat Else Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerEmerald RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rain NotesPear BlossomFern

Heart2-3 hrs

MintMossDaylilyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskVetiver

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary

Base

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Moss, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Emerald Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,228

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhat Else MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Rain by Skylar captures the refreshing, restorative scent of a sudden spring cloudburst sweeping across a lush backyard garden. The fragrance opens with a cooling blast of atmospheric rain notes, green fern fronds, and the sweet, watery nectar of freshly opened pear blossom. As the wet morning mist settles int…

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What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emerald Rain or What Else Men?

Emerald Rain takes 3 of 5 categories. Emerald Rain is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Emerald Rain for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Rain or What Else Men?

Emerald Rain lasts longest (Emerald Rain 55/100, What Else Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Rain or What Else Men?

What Else Men projects furthest (What Else Men 46/100, Emerald Rain 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Rain and What Else Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Emerald Rain or What Else Men better for summer or winter?

Emerald Rain suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Rain and What Else Men?

Emerald Rain has top notes of Rain Notes, Pear Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Mint, Moss, Daylily and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Vetiver. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.