Fragrance comparison

Il Sont vs Scarlet Rain

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

Il Sont

ILMIN Parfums

3.001 votes

Rank #67,084 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Scarlet Rain

Mandarina Duck

2.98261 votes

Rank #20,649 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Il Sont
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Scarlet Rain
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Sont2/4

Scarlet Rain2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Sont
Sillage & projection: Il Sont
Value for money: Scarlet Rain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scarlet Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il SontILMIN Parfums

Scarlet RainMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

2.98/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

7%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

43%Dislike

5%Hate

261 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIl Sont

SillageIl Sont

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerScarlet RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleMandarin OrangePlumCoconutRed FruitsMagnoliaOrchid

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodBenzoinMuskVanillaCaramel

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeRed Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenOrchidRose

Base4-6 hrs

BenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Rose, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Scarlet Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex23

Women78

Casual 41%Work 25%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,649

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerScarlet RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Sont opens as a bright fruity floral, with green apple, mandarin, plum and coconut giving it a juicy, slightly creamy lift before softer florals settle in. As it dries down, amber, vanilla, caramel and musk make it warmer and sweeter, so it may suit anyone who enjoys rich fruity scents with a polished, unisex finis…

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Mandarina Duck Scarlet Rain is a lively, unapologetically bright fruity-floral built around zesty blood orange and tangy red currant. Created by perfumer Guillaume Flavigny in 2008, it opens with a quick pop of alcohol before settling into a juicy, sherbet-like fruit punch. The heart reveals crisp cyclamen, sweet red …

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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, Il Sont or Scarlet Rain?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Il Sont is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Scarlet Rain is rated 2.98/5 from 261 votes. Choose Il Sont for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Scarlet Rain for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Sont or Scarlet Rain?

Il Sont lasts longest (Il Sont 100/100, Scarlet Rain 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Sont or Scarlet Rain?

Il Sont projects furthest (Il Sont 75/100, Scarlet Rain 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Sont and Scarlet Rain smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and amber accords. Common notes include Orchid, Rose, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Il Sont or Scarlet Rain better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Sont and Scarlet Rain?

Il Sont has top notes of Green Apple, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Scarlet Rain has top notes of Blood Orange and Red Currant, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orchid and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk.