Le Rayon Vert vs Scoundrel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.
Le Rayon VertChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ScoundrelChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Rayon Vert4/7
Scoundrel2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scoundrel
- Community sentiment
- Le Rayon Vert
- Longevity
- Le Rayon Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Scoundrel
- Versatility
- Le Rayon Vert
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Rayon Vert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha AttarsScoundrelRevlonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%
4.07/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
67 votes
Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Rayon Vert
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScoundrelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
amber77%
floral69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
floral92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose
Base
OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco
Top
AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Hyacinth, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,272
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#10,233
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…
Reviews →Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…
Reviews →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, Le Rayon Vert or Scoundrel?
Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes; Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Rayon Vert or Scoundrel?
Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Scoundrel 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Rayon Vert or Scoundrel?
Projection is very close: Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Scoundrel 72/100 for sillage.
Do Le Rayon Vert and Scoundrel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Hyacinth, Aldehydes and Bergamot.
Is Le Rayon Vert or Scoundrel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear; Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Rayon Vert and Scoundrel?
Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir. Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry.
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