Fragrance comparison

Galbanum & Rain vs Panda

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 954 ratings analysed

Galbanum & Rain

Clean

3.7040 votes

Rank #40,919 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Panda

Zoologist Perfumes

3.54914 votes

Rank #3,147 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panda takes 5 of 7 categories.

Galbanum & Rain
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panda
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Galbanum & Rain1/7

Panda5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Galbanum & RainClean

PandaZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 65%

3.54/ 5 · 914 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPandaRating 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

26%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

672 votes

Category winnerPandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPanda

SillagePanda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aquatic84%

mossy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

green92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and green

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

BambooGreen LeavesGreen TeaSichuan PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

OsmanthusLilyMimosaIncenseOrange Blossom

Base

MuskMossHaitian VetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Incense, Moss and Cedar. 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

Summer87

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGalbanum & RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men29

Unisex60

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,147

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerPandaHigher 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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Panda opens with a vivid burst of bamboo, green tea, citrus and sharp greenery, then settles into damp moss, soft woods and a musky floral dry-down. On some skin it feels like a lush bamboo forest after rain, while on others the earthy animalic edge can turn bitter or abrasive. This is one to sample before buying. It …

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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 Panda?

Panda takes 5 of 7 categories. Galbanum & Rain is rated 3.70/5 from 40 votes; Panda is rated 3.54/5 from 914 votes. Choose Galbanum & Rain for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panda for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Galbanum & Rain or Panda?

Panda lasts longest (Panda 77/100, Galbanum & Rain 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galbanum & Rain or Panda?

Panda projects furthest (Panda 65/100, Galbanum & Rain 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galbanum & Rain and Panda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Incense, Moss and Cedar.

Is Galbanum & Rain or Panda better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Galbanum & Rain and Panda?

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. Panda has top notes of Bamboo, Green Leaves, Green Tea and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Lily, Mimosa and Incense, a base of Musk, Moss, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood.