Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Rain On Me

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Patchouli

Mauzan

4.502 votes

Rank #44,288 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Rain On Me

Mahdi Perfumes

3.673 votes

Rank #52,528 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rain On Me
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patchouli3/4

Rain On Me1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatchouliMauzan

Rain On MeMahdi Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRain On MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

amber61%

aquatic100%

fresh90%

woody80%

ozonic70%

floral60%

white floral50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPink PepperJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisLeather

Top

GeosminViolet Leaf

Heart

Water NotesMagnoliaLily of the ValleyPatchouli

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli by Mauzan opens greener and brighter than its name suggests, with violet leaf and bergamot giving the first spray a crisp lift. As it settles, jasmine, lily of the valley, and pink pepper soften the edges before a darker base of patchouli, ambergris, and leather comes through. It reads as a polished, modern …

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Rain On Me by Mahdi Perfumes delivers a damp, earthy experience that captures the air during a summer downpour. Built around a core of geosmin and sharp violet leaf, it appeals to those seeking a green, mineral-heavy profile. It is best worn casually on warm days when you want a clean yet rustic aura.

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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, Patchouli or Rain On Me?

Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Patchouli is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rain On Me is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Patchouli for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rain On Me for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Rain On Me?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 80/100, Rain On Me 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Rain On Me?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 75/100, Rain On Me 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Rain On Me smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli or Rain On Me better for summer or winter?

Patchouli suits day or night wear; Rain On Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli and Rain On Me?

Patchouli has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Leather. Rain On Me has top notes of Geosmin and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Water Notes, Magnolia, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood.