Fragrance comparison

Scoundrel vs Le Rayon Vert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

Scoundrel

Revlon

4.0767 votes

Rank #10,233 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #6,272 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scoundrel
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scoundrel2/7

Le Rayon Vert4/7

Ratings & consensus: Scoundrel
Community sentiment: Le Rayon Vert
Longevity: Le Rayon Vert
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Scoundrel
Versatility: Le Rayon Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rayon Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScoundrelRevlon

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value46

Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Artemisia, Bergamot and Hyacinth. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#6,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scoundrel or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert takes 4 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Scoundrel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Le Rayon Vert?

Projection is very close: Scoundrel 72/100, Le Rayon Vert 72/100 for sillage.

Do Scoundrel and Le Rayon Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Artemisia, Bergamot and Hyacinth.

Is Scoundrel or Le Rayon Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear; Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Le Rayon Vert?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.