Fragrance comparison

Fougere Classique vs Sumatra Rain Fresh

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fougere Classique

Mahdi Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #32,865 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sumatra Rain Fresh

Muelhens

4.205 votes

Rank #46,459 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere Classique takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fougere Classique
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sumatra Rain Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fougere Classique3/4

Sumatra Rain Fresh0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere Classique
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Fougere Classique
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere Classique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere ClassiqueMahdi Perfumes

Sumatra Rain FreshMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 60%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFougere Classique

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFougere ClassiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart

LavenderCoumarinOakmoss

Base

Haitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafGeranium

Notes

CoumarinOakmossLavenderSpicy NotesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 14%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFougere ClassiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere Classique by Mahdi Perfumes delivers a bold, barbershop style centered on a thick dose of french lavender. A base of earthy haitian vetiver and indonesian dark patchouli anchors the blend, keeping it solid and wearable for casual daytime office settings.

Reviews →

Muelhens Sumatra Rain Fresh delivers an unmistakable late nineties blast of marine briskness. The first spray stings with sharp alcohol and zesty citruses before revealing a cool, salty ocean current. It feels bracing. Crisp lavender cuts cleanly across crushed spicy notes in the mid, keeping the profile unmistakably …

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, Fougere Classique or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Fougere Classique takes 3 of 4 categories. Fougere Classique is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sumatra Rain Fresh is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fougere Classique for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sumatra Rain Fresh for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Classique or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Fougere Classique lasts longest (Fougere Classique 80/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Classique or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Projection is very close: Fougere Classique 50/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 50/100 for sillage.

Do Fougere Classique and Sumatra Rain Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere Classique or Sumatra Rain Fresh better for summer or winter?

Fougere Classique suits day or night wear; Sumatra Rain Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Classique and Sumatra Rain Fresh?

Fougere Classique has top notes of Bergamot and Guatemalan Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Geranium. Sumatra Rain Fresh features Coumarin, Oakmoss, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Citruses.