Fragrance comparison

Sumatra Rain vs Adidas Classic Blue

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #65,522 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sumatra Rain takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sumatra Rain3/5

Adidas Classic Blue1/5

Ratings & consensus: Sumatra Rain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sumatra Rain
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Adidas Classic Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sumatra Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sumatra RainMuelhens

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

Category winnerSumatra RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

6%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

35%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevitySumatra Rain

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet38%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPetitgrainGalbanumLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesJasmineClary SageOrange BlossomCyclamenGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSumatra RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muelhens Sumatra Rain brings an immediate rush of crushed lime, green galbanum, and bitter petitgrain. It smells brisk and unapologetically herbal. You will not find modern sugar cubes or warm synthetic ambergris here. Instead, a clean current of French lavender, clary sage, and pungent cloves cuts through the humidit…

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Adidas Classic Blue by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Moss, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.

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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, Sumatra Rain or Adidas Classic Blue?

Sumatra Rain takes 3 of 5 categories. Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sumatra Rain or Adidas Classic Blue?

Sumatra Rain lasts longest (Sumatra Rain 63/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sumatra Rain or Adidas Classic Blue?

Projection is very close: Sumatra Rain 53/100, Adidas Classic Blue 53/100 for sillage.

Do Sumatra Rain and Adidas Classic Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Sumatra Rain or Adidas Classic Blue better for summer or winter?

Sumatra Rain suits daytime wear; Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sumatra Rain and Adidas Classic Blue?

Sumatra Rain has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Cloves, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber. Adidas Classic Blue has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.