Fragrance comparison

Galbanum & Rain vs Mistral Patchouli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 567 ratings analysed

Galbanum & Rain

Clean

3.7040 votes

Rank #40,784 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mistral Patchouli

Atelier Cologne

3.92527 votes

Rank #27,326 AnisSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mistral Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Galbanum & Rain
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mistral Patchouli
Choose it for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Galbanum & Rain2/7

Mistral Patchouli5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Galbanum & RainClean

Mistral PatchouliAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 65%

3.92/ 5 · 527 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerMistral PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

32%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

527 votes

Category winnerMistral PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGalbanum & Rain

SillageGalbanum & Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMistral PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aquatic84%

mossy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

anis100%

soft spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Water NotesSichuan PepperStar Anise

Heart2 to 4 hours

GalbanumIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

MossClearwoodCedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli

Top

Star AnisePomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumIrisIncense

Base

PatchouliHaitian VetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Incense, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Galbanum & Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall70

Winter15

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer73

Fall74

Winter31

Day100

Night31

Category winnerMistral PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men35

Unisex51

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMistral PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mistral Patchouli opens with a sharp flash of bitter pomelo and sweet star anise that catches in the back of your throat. The licorice fizz cuts straight through the humidity of an August morning. As the top notes settle, cool iris and damp earthy patchouli creep in, softening the sharp herbal edges without turning he…

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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, Galbanum & Rain or Mistral Patchouli?

Mistral Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Galbanum & Rain is rated 3.70/5 from 40 votes; Mistral Patchouli is rated 3.92/5 from 527 votes. Choose Galbanum & Rain for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mistral Patchouli for a anis and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Galbanum & Rain or Mistral Patchouli?

Galbanum & Rain lasts longest (Galbanum & Rain 66/100, Mistral Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galbanum & Rain or Mistral Patchouli?

Projection is very close: Galbanum & Rain 58/100, Mistral Patchouli 57/100 for sillage.

Do Galbanum & Rain and Mistral Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Incense, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Galbanum & Rain or Mistral Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Galbanum & Rain is the stronger pick. For winter, Mistral Patchouli is the stronger pick. Galbanum & Rain suits daytime wear; Mistral Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galbanum & Rain and Mistral Patchouli?

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. Mistral Patchouli has top notes of Star Anise, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Iris and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin.