Fragrance comparison

Lavande Citron vs Sunset Rainy Valley

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lavande Citron

Le Monde Gourmand

4.508 votes

Rank #44,050 White FloralCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Sunset Rainy Valley

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #50,768 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavande Citron takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lavande Citron
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset Rainy Valley
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Lavande Citron2/4

Sunset Rainy Valley0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lavande CitronLe Monde Gourmand

Sunset Rainy ValleyAHRES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLavande Citron

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus88%

lavender77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fresh42%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineLavenderLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperBergamotCardamonLemon

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lavender and Lemon. Durations are only published for Lavande Citron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavande CitronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavande Citron by Le Monde Gourmand delivers an energetic, crisp balance of bright citrus and herbal calm. Built around a core of sunny lemon, aromatic lavender, and creamy jasmine, it brings together a classic pairing with a modern twist. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon peel before softening into a …

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Sunset Rainy Valley opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, pink pepper and cardamom, then settles into lavender, soft woods and clean musk. It wears like a dry, aromatic citrus woods scent with a lightly powdery finish. This reads unisex with a slightly masculine tilt. If you like fresh spicy, woody fragrances tha…

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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, Lavande Citron or Sunset Rainy Valley?

Lavande Citron takes 2 of 4 categories. Lavande Citron is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Sunset Rainy Valley is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lavande Citron for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset Rainy Valley for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavande Citron or Sunset Rainy Valley?

Lavande Citron lasts longest (Lavande Citron 53/100, Sunset Rainy Valley 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavande Citron or Sunset Rainy Valley?

Projection is very close: Lavande Citron 50/100, Sunset Rainy Valley 50/100 for sillage.

Do Lavande Citron and Sunset Rainy Valley smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lavender and Lemon.

Is Lavande Citron or Sunset Rainy Valley better for summer or winter?

Lavande Citron suits daytime wear; Sunset Rainy Valley suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lavande Citron and Sunset Rainy Valley?

Lavande Citron features Jasmine, Lavender and Lemon. Sunset Rainy Valley has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamon and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk.