Fragrance comparison

Galbanum & Rain vs Still Life

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

4 wins

Galbanum & Rain

Clean

3.7040 votes

Rank #40,919 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Still Life

Olfactive Studio

4.06980 votes

Rank #3,582 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galbanum & Rain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Galbanum & Rain
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Still Life
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Galbanum & Rain4/7

Still Life3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Galbanum & RainClean

Still LifeOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 65%

4.06/ 5 · 980 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerStill LifeRating 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

35%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

980 votes

Category winnerStill LifeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGalbanum & Rain

SillageGalbanum & Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGalbanum & RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aquatic84%

mossy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

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

YuzuPink PepperBlack PepperelemiSichuan Pepper

Heart

GalbanumStar Anise

Base

RumVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Galbanum 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGalbanum & RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men29

Unisex63

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,582

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerStill LifeHigher 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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Still Life opens with a blast of yuzu that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a hot July afternoon. The initial spray is exceptionally bright, backed by a sharp blend of Sichuan, pink, and black pepper that tickles the nose. As the scent settles, the bright citrus begins to ground itself in a dry cedarwood and a surpr…

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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 Still Life?

Galbanum & Rain takes 4 of 7 categories. Galbanum & Rain is rated 3.70/5 from 40 votes; Still Life is rated 4.06/5 from 980 votes. Choose Galbanum & Rain for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Still Life for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Galbanum & Rain or Still Life?

Galbanum & Rain lasts longest (Galbanum & Rain 66/100, Still Life 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galbanum & Rain or Still Life?

Galbanum & Rain projects furthest (Galbanum & Rain 58/100, Still Life 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galbanum & Rain and Still Life smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Galbanum and Cedar.

Is Galbanum & Rain or Still Life 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 Still Life?

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. Still Life has top notes of Yuzu, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Galbanum and Star Anise, a base of Rum, Virginia Cedar and Amber.