Fragrance comparison

Rain Day vs Sandalwood Temple

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 690 ratings analysed

Rain Day

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.70207 votes

Rank #12,627 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sandalwood Temple

Sana Jardin

4.21483 votes

Rank #2,768 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandalwood Temple takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rain Day
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sandalwood Temple
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rain Day2/7

Sandalwood Temple4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sandalwood Temple
Community sentiment: Sandalwood Temple
Longevity: Sandalwood Temple
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Rain Day
Versatility: Rain Day
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sandalwood Temple

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rain DayDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Sandalwood TempleSana Jardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 207 votes

Have 54%Had 16%Want 30%

4.21/ 5 · 483 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSandalwood TempleRating 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

47%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

483 votes

Category winnerSandalwood TempleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySandalwood Temple

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRain DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

green56%

woody100%

powdery83%

vanilla65%

aromatic48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

BergamotTunisian NeroliOrange Blossom

Heart

Cedar

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGuaiac WoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver and Tunisian Neroli. Durations are only published for Rain Day, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRain DayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex66

Women16

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

Men4

Unisex57

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#2,768

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerSandalwood TempleHigher 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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Sana Jardin Sandalwood Temple combines smooth sandalwood with dry cedar, sweet vanilla, and a brief flash of Tunisian neroli. The opening brightens with bergamot before drying into a cozy, powdery wood scent that stays close to the body. Built for crisp autumn days and quiet indoor wear, it provides a clean, calming f…

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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 Sandalwood Temple?

Sandalwood Temple takes 4 of 7 categories. Rain Day is rated 3.70/5 from 207 votes; Sandalwood Temple is rated 4.21/5 from 483 votes. Choose Rain Day for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sandalwood Temple for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rain Day or Sandalwood Temple?

Sandalwood Temple lasts longest (Sandalwood Temple 59/100, Rain Day 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rain Day or Sandalwood Temple?

Projection is very close: Rain Day 48/100, Sandalwood Temple 48/100 for sillage.

Do Rain Day and Sandalwood Temple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver and Tunisian Neroli.

Is Rain Day or Sandalwood Temple better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rain Day is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandalwood Temple is the stronger pick. Rain Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rain Day and Sandalwood Temple?

Rain Day features Haitian Vetiver and Tunisian Neroli. Sandalwood Temple has top notes of Bergamot, Tunisian Neroli and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Haitian Vetiver.