Fragrance comparison

Lima vs Rain Wood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 212 ratings analysed

Lima

Raydan

4.502 votes

Rank #56,141 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rain Wood

Perfumer H

4.06210 votes

Rank #4,835 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lima
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rain Wood
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lima2/4

Rain Wood2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LimaRaydan

Rain WoodPerfumer H

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

4.06/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLima

SillageLima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRain WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

green77%

balsamic69%

mossy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRose

Base

AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes

Notes

GalbanumMossAngelicaCedarFrankincenseJuniperPatchouliMyrrhWater LilyElemi resin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring95

Summer45

Fall100

Winter28

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men18

Unisex75

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,835

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerRain WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…

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Rain Wood smells like wet wood, moss and green forest air after rainfall. Reviewers often describe a realistic petrichor opening, with juniper, cedar, galbanum and damp moss giving it a cool, meditative character. It is quiet and natural in feel, best for people who enjoy restrained woody greens. Sample first if you …

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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, Lima or Rain Wood?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rain Wood is rated 4.06/5 from 210 votes. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rain Wood for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lima or Rain Wood?

Lima lasts longest (Lima 70/100, Rain Wood 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lima or Rain Wood?

Lima projects furthest (Lima 63/100, Rain Wood 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lima and Rain Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli and Moss.

Is Lima or Rain Wood better for summer or winter?

Lima suits daytime wear; Rain Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lima and Rain Wood?

Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes. Rain Wood features Galbanum, Moss, Angelica, Cedar and Frankincense.