Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Sumatra Rain Fresh

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,454 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%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?

G Clef takes 4 of 4 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sumatra Rain Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

G Clef4/4

Sumatra Rain Fresh0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Sumatra Rain FreshMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

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

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageG Clef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

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

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

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#16,454

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#46,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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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 …

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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, G Clef or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

G Clef takes 4 of 4 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Sumatra Rain Fresh is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sumatra Rain Fresh for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Sumatra Rain Fresh?

G Clef projects furthest (G Clef 57/100, Sumatra Rain Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Sumatra Rain Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coumarin and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Sumatra Rain Fresh better for summer or winter?

G Clef suits daytime wear; Sumatra Rain Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Sumatra Rain Fresh?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Sumatra Rain Fresh features Coumarin, Oakmoss, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Citruses.