Rain vs Taosi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rain takes 2 of 4 categories.
RainChoose it for a mossy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
TaosiChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rain2/4
Taosi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Taosi
- Value for money
- Rain
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rain
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RainExtractTaosiTherapeutate ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTaosi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmossy100%
fresh spicy83%
earthy65%
warm spicy48%
woody30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
citrus77%
woody65%
earthy53%
herbal42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, earthy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLotusLime
Heart
TangerineBlackberry
Base
OakmossPepperVetiver
Top
LimeNeroliPepperBergamotOrange
Heart
LavenderRosemaryBasilGeraniumNutmegRoseHyssopLaurels
Base
VetiverVanillaYlang-YlangOakmossJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Oakmoss and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,701
PerfumerRodney Hughes
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExtract Rain opens with a sharp splash of fresh lime, zesty bergamot, and dewy aquatic lotus that feels like stepping outside right after a sudden summer thunderstorm. As the initial crisp spray settles on skin, sweet tangerine and dark blackberry add a refreshing fruity lift that keeps the blend lively. The base shif…
Reviews →Taosi by Therapeutate Parfums opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before shifting into a dense herbal core of lavender, rosemary, and basil. Created by perfumer Rodney Hughes, this aromatic fougere pushes traditional herbal elements into darker, earthier territory. The citrus brightness burns off quickly on …
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 Taosi?
Rain takes 2 of 4 categories. Rain is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Taosi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rain for a mossy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Taosi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Rain or Taosi?
They last about the same: Rain 60/100, Taosi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Rain or Taosi?
Taosi projects furthest (Taosi 75/100, Rain 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rain and Taosi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Oakmoss and Pepper.
Is Rain or Taosi better for summer or winter?
Taosi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rain and Taosi?
Rain has top notes of Bergamot, Lotus and Lime, heart notes of Tangerine and Blackberry, a base of Oakmoss, Pepper and Vetiver. Taosi has top notes of Lime, Neroli, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Basil and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.
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