Fragrance comparison

Langley vs Rainy City

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

Langley

Ted Baker

4.005 votes

Rank #62,412 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Rainy City

M.INT

3.5997 votes

Rank #29,593 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Langley
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rainy City
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Langley2/4

Rainy City2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rainy City
Sillage & projection: Langley
Value for money: Langley
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rainy City

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LangleyTed Baker

Rainy CityM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

3.59/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRainy City

SillageLangley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value24

Category winnerLangleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

musky70%

green60%

powdery50%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerPink Pepper

Heart

PetitgrainGreen TeaOrange

Base

Woody NotesMuskCedarVetiver

Top

Green TeaLemonBergamot

Heart

Black TeaCedarGuaiac Wood

Base

MuskVetiverWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Tea, Woody Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men32

Unisex61

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,593

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRainy CityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Langley by Ted Baker offers a bright splash of green tea and zesty orange flower, underpinned by dry cedar and light musk. It is a crisp, clean scent designed for warm morning walks, casual office wear, or running weekend errands. The initial sharp burst of ginger softens into a calm, woody base that stays close to th…

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Rainy City by M.INT is a moody, atmospheric woody aquatic that brings to mind rain hitting hot asphalt. Thierry Bessard centers this creation on a crisp interplay of green tea, black tea, and cedar. It feels intellectual and sparse, making it a reliable choice for humid spring days when you want a fragrance that stays…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Langley or Rainy City?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Langley is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Rainy City is rated 3.59/5 from 97 votes. Choose Langley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rainy City for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Langley or Rainy City?

Rainy City lasts longest (Rainy City 54/100, Langley 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Langley or Rainy City?

Langley projects furthest (Langley 58/100, Rainy City 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Langley and Rainy City smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Tea, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Langley or Rainy City better for summer or winter?

Langley suits daytime wear; Rainy City suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Langley and Rainy City?

Langley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Petitgrain, Green Tea and Orange, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. Rainy City has top notes of Green Tea, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Woody Notes.