Fragrance comparison

Sumatra Rain vs Twisted Iris

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Twisted Iris

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.5522 votes

Rank #56,378 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sumatra Rain takes 5 of 5 categories.

Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Twisted Iris
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sumatra Rain5/5

Twisted Iris0/5

Ratings & consensus: Sumatra Rain
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sumatra Rain
Sillage & projection: Sumatra Rain
Value for money: Sumatra Rain
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

Twisted IrisThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

32%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 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

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySumatra Rain

SillageSumatra Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSumatra RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet38%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%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

Earl Grey TeaFigBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

VioletJasmineClary SageGeranium

Base

GalbanumMuskMossCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Galbanum 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,378

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

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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The Perfumer's Story by Azzi delivers a dry, botanical experience with Twisted Iris. Grounded in a classic green moss base, it opens with a bitter splash of earl grey tea and fresh fig leaves. This scent eschews modern sugary trends, offering a crisp, intellectual vibe that suits warm spring mornings and casual linen …

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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 Twisted Iris?

Sumatra Rain takes 5 of 5 categories. Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Twisted Iris is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Twisted Iris for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sumatra Rain or Twisted Iris?

Sumatra Rain lasts longest (Sumatra Rain 63/100, Twisted Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sumatra Rain or Twisted Iris?

Sumatra Rain projects furthest (Sumatra Rain 53/100, Twisted Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sumatra Rain and Twisted Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Galbanum and Jasmine.

Is Sumatra Rain or Twisted Iris better for summer or winter?

Sumatra Rain suits daytime wear; Twisted Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sumatra Rain and Twisted Iris?

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. Twisted Iris has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Fig, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Galbanum, Musk, Moss and Cedar.