Fragrance comparison

Rain Day vs CH L'Eau 2017

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 692 ratings analysed

Rain Day

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.70207 votes

Rank #12,627 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

CH L'Eau 2017

Carolina Herrera

3.81485 votes

Rank #13,713 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 5 of 8 categories.

Rain Day
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CH L'Eau 2017
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rain Day3/8

CH L'Eau 20175/8

Ratings & consensus: CH L'Eau 2017
Community sentiment: CH L'Eau 2017
Longevity: CH L'Eau 2017
Sillage & projection: CH L'Eau 2017
Value for money: Rain Day
Versatility: Rain Day
Note pyramid (duration): CH L'Eau 2017
Fragranxe ranking: Rain Day

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rain DayDerek Lam 10 Crosby

CH L'Eau 2017Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 207 votes

Have 54%Had 16%Want 30%

3.81/ 5 · 485 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

207 votes

28%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

485 votes

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCH L'Eau 2017

SillageCH L'Eau 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRain DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

green56%

citrus100%

fresh90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverTunisian Neroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LemonBlood OrangeTunisian NeroliRed PepperGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaGingerMateOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

Atlas CedarHaitian VetiverMuskPatchouliCashmere Wood

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Category winnerRain DayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex66

Women16

Casual 44%Work 37%Date 12%Party 8%

Men4

Unisex39

Women56

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#13,713

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRain DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day offers an airy, crisp balance of bright Tunisian neroli and dry Haitian vetiver. Do not expect muddy petrichor or stormy wet pavement here. Instead, this fragrance delivers a clean, soapy freshness reminiscent of a sunlit morning mist over freshly cut grass. The opening bursts with tart ci…

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CH L'Eau 2017 by Carolina Herrera kicks off with a sharp, wake-up call of zesty lemon and sweet blood orange. The citrus crackles immediately. For the first two minutes, a quick flash of alcohol clears out before golden neroli petals and crushed Guatemalan cardamom rush to the front. As the initial sharpness calms, a …

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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, Rain Day or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 5 of 8 categories. Rain Day is rated 3.70/5 from 207 votes; CH L'Eau 2017 is rated 3.81/5 from 485 votes. Choose Rain Day for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose CH L'Eau 2017 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rain Day or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 lasts longest (CH L'Eau 2017 63/100, Rain Day 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rain Day or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 projects furthest (CH L'Eau 2017 56/100, Rain Day 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rain Day and CH L'Eau 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver and Tunisian Neroli.

Is Rain Day or CH L'Eau 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rain Day is the stronger pick. For winter, CH L'Eau 2017 is the stronger pick. Rain Day suits daytime wear; CH L'Eau 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rain Day and CH L'Eau 2017?

Rain Day features Haitian Vetiver and Tunisian Neroli. CH L'Eau 2017 has top notes of Lemon, Blood Orange, Tunisian Neroli and Red Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Ginger, Mate and Orange Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.