Rain vs Calvin Klein
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Calvin Klein takes 2 of 2 categories.
RainChoose it for a white floral and floral character.
Calvin KleinChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rain0/2
Calvin Klein2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Calvin Klein
- Fragranxe ranking
- Calvin Klein
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RainDSH PerfumesCalvin KleinCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
4.51/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
72%Love
17%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
iris84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
green61%
floral100%
woody92%
white floral84%
rose77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationNeroliGardeniaHoneysuckleHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskOrris Root
Top15 to 30 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesGardeniaPeachRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossAmberSandalwoodCedarMusk
Category winnerCalvin KleinLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring64
Summer45
Fall100
Winter55
Day100
Night79
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,734
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCalvin KleinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRain by DSH Perfumes is a crisp floral composition built around lush spring petals and cool, earthy undertones. It opens with bright bergamot that quickly opens the door to a dense bouquet of gardenia, honeysuckle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth, and neroli. Carnation provides a subtle, fresh spicy edge, while iris and …
Reviews →Calvin Klein by Calvin Klein, introduced in 1978, is a classic chypre floral fragrance for women built on crisp aldehydes, velvety flowers, and deep forest greens. The opening pairs sparkling aldehydes and green hyacinth with creamy gardenia, ripe peach, and tart raspberry. As the scent settles, a rich floral heart un…
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, Rain or Calvin Klein?
Calvin Klein takes 2 of 2 categories. Rain is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Calvin Klein is rated 4.51/5 from 92 votes. Choose Rain for a white floral and floral character. Choose Calvin Klein for a floral and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Do Rain and Calvin Klein smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Carnation, Gardenia, Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Rain or Calvin Klein better for summer or winter?
Calvin Klein suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rain and Calvin Klein?
Rain has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Neroli, Gardenia and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk and Orris Root. Calvin Klein has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Gardenia and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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