Fragrance comparison

Sumatra Rain vs Waterfall

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #53,559 Sweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Waterfall

Orientica

3.5522 votes

Rank #30,268 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Waterfall
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sumatra Rain1/5

Waterfall4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sumatra RainMuelhens

WaterfallOrientica

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 47%Had 31%Want 22%

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

14%Love

45%Like

27%Ok

9%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityWaterfall

SillageWaterfall

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value90

Category winnerWaterfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet38%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

lavender61%

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

BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple

Heart

LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom. 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

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men71

Unisex12

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWaterfallHigher 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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Waterfall by Orientica opens with a sharp splash of water notes and crisp green apple, creating a cooling sensation. As it settles, herbal lavender and clary sage ground the freshness, making it a reliable casual wear choice for hot summer mornings. It wraps up with dry cedar and clean musk, clinging to the skin for h…

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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, Sumatra Rain or Waterfall?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories. Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sumatra Rain or Waterfall?

Waterfall lasts longest (Waterfall 73/100, Sumatra Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sumatra Rain or Waterfall?

Waterfall projects furthest (Waterfall 58/100, Sumatra Rain 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sumatra Rain and Waterfall smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom.

Is Sumatra Rain or Waterfall better for summer or winter?

Sumatra Rain suits day or night wear; Waterfall suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sumatra Rain and Waterfall?

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. Waterfall has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Clary Sage and Green Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Ambergris, Musk and Moss.