Fragrance comparison

Galbanum & Rain vs Moss Maiden

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Galbanum & Rain

Clean

3.7040 votes

Rank #40,919 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Moss Maiden

Alkemia Perfumes

3.69113 votes

Rank #9,605 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moss Maiden takes 4 of 7 categories.

Galbanum & Rain
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moss Maiden
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Galbanum & Rain3/7

Moss Maiden4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Galbanum & RainClean

Moss MaidenAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 65%

3.69/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerMoss MaidenRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerMoss MaidenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGalbanum & Rain

SillageGalbanum & Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMoss MaidenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aquatic84%

mossy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

Notes

MossIncenseFernLichenCedar NeedlesGalbanumCalamusBalsam FirDried Fallen Leaves

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Incense and Moss. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGalbanum & RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex74

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,605

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerMoss MaidenHigher 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…

Reviews →

Moss Maiden by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Moss Maiden was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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, Galbanum & Rain or Moss Maiden?

Moss Maiden takes 4 of 7 categories. Galbanum & Rain is rated 3.70/5 from 40 votes; Moss Maiden is rated 3.69/5 from 113 votes. Choose Galbanum & Rain for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moss Maiden for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Galbanum & Rain or Moss Maiden?

Galbanum & Rain lasts longest (Galbanum & Rain 66/100, Moss Maiden 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galbanum & Rain or Moss Maiden?

Galbanum & Rain projects furthest (Galbanum & Rain 58/100, Moss Maiden 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galbanum & Rain and Moss Maiden smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Incense and Moss.

Is Galbanum & Rain or Moss Maiden better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Galbanum & Rain and Moss Maiden?

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. Moss Maiden features Moss, Incense, Fern, Lichen and Cedar Needles.