Fragrance comparison

Spirit VIP for Women vs Raindrops

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,557 ratings analysed

3 wins

Spirit VIP for Women

Antonio Banderas

4.1822 votes

Rank #36,256 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Raindrops

Ajmal

3.761,535 votes

Rank #7,708 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit VIP for Women takes 3 of 4 categories.

Spirit VIP for Women
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Raindrops
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Spirit VIP for Women3/4

Raindrops1/4

Ratings & consensus: Spirit VIP for Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spirit VIP for Women
Sillage & projection: Spirit VIP for Women
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raindrops

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spirit VIP for WomenAntonio Banderas

RaindropsAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 24%Want 58%

3.76/ 5 · 1,535 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSpirit VIP for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

51%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,491 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySpirit VIP for Women

SillageSpirit VIP for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody86%

floral72%

powdery58%

fruity44%

sweet30%

floral100%

woody86%

fruity72%

amber58%

sweet44%

animalic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskWoodsy NotesFloral NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Floral NotesWoodsy NotesFruity NotesAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRaindropsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spirit VIP for Women is a soft fruity floral with a musky, woody base and a lightly powdery finish. It opens sweet and easy to wear, then settles into a warm, clean skin scent that feels more smooth than sharp. It may suit someone who likes feminine, approachable perfumes with a slightly dressed-up feel. Based on the …

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Ajmal Raindrops is a bright, clean floral with a woody, slightly fruity backbone that many people compare to the Coco Mademoiselle style. It can open a little sharp or synthetic for some noses, then settles into a soft, airy “freshly showered” kind of wear. If you like an easy, office-friendly floral with decent prese…

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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, Spirit VIP for Women or Raindrops?

Spirit VIP for Women takes 3 of 4 categories. Spirit VIP for Women is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Raindrops is rated 3.76/5 from 1,535 votes. Choose Spirit VIP for Women for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Raindrops for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Spirit VIP for Women or Raindrops?

Spirit VIP for Women lasts longest (Spirit VIP for Women 82/100, Raindrops 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spirit VIP for Women or Raindrops?

Spirit VIP for Women projects furthest (Spirit VIP for Women 64/100, Raindrops 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spirit VIP for Women and Raindrops smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes.

Is Spirit VIP for Women or Raindrops better for summer or winter?

Spirit VIP for Women suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spirit VIP for Women and Raindrops?

Spirit VIP for Women features Musk, Woodsy Notes, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes. Raindrops features Floral Notes, Woodsy Notes, Fruity Notes and Ambergris.