Fragrance comparison

Sumatra Rain vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #51,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sumatra Rain2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Sumatra Rain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Sumatra Rain
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sumatra RainMuelhens

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSumatra RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet38%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match14%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

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,302

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher 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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sumatra Rain or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Sumatra Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sumatra Rain or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Sumatra Rain 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sumatra Rain and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Sumatra Rain or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Sumatra Rain suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sumatra Rain and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.