Fragrance comparison

The Prophet and the Wanderer vs Mist Becoming Rain

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Prophet and the Wanderer

Alkemia Perfumes

3.7225 votes

Rank #21,829 GreenFloral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Mist Becoming Rain

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6197 votes

Rank #13,414 FreshAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Prophet and the Wanderer takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Prophet and the Wanderer
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mist Becoming Rain
Choose it for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Prophet and the Wanderer4/7

Mist Becoming Rain3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mist Becoming Rain
Community sentiment: Mist Becoming Rain
Longevity: The Prophet and the Wanderer
Sillage & projection: The Prophet and the Wanderer
Value for money: The Prophet and the Wanderer
Versatility: The Prophet and the Wanderer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mist Becoming Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Prophet and the WandererAlkemia Perfumes

Mist Becoming RainAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.61/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerMist Becoming RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

26%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerMist Becoming RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Prophet and the Wanderer

SillageThe Prophet and the Wanderer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerThe Prophet and the WandererBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

woody77%

sand69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

aquatic92%

green84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

iris61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, ozonic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ozonic notesDesert RoseSandGrassMitti AttarInciensoCassia

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Watery NotesGrassOzonic notesOrris RootAmbergrisSageHazelnut

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes and Grass. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer31

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night14

Category winnerThe Prophet and the WandererMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men9

Unisex68

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,829

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,414

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMist Becoming RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Prophet and the Wanderer by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The Prophet and the Wanderer was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Mist Becoming Rain by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Mist Becoming Rain was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, The Prophet and the Wanderer or Mist Becoming Rain?

The Prophet and the Wanderer takes 4 of 7 categories. The Prophet and the Wanderer is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes; Mist Becoming Rain is rated 3.61/5 from 97 votes. Choose The Prophet and the Wanderer for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mist Becoming Rain for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Prophet and the Wanderer or Mist Becoming Rain?

The Prophet and the Wanderer lasts longest (The Prophet and the Wanderer 71/100, Mist Becoming Rain 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Prophet and the Wanderer or Mist Becoming Rain?

The Prophet and the Wanderer projects furthest (The Prophet and the Wanderer 69/100, Mist Becoming Rain 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Prophet and the Wanderer and Mist Becoming Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, ozonic and fresh accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes and Grass.

Is The Prophet and the Wanderer or Mist Becoming Rain better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Prophet and the Wanderer is the stronger pick. For winter, The Prophet and the Wanderer is the stronger pick. The Prophet and the Wanderer suits daytime wear; Mist Becoming Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Prophet and the Wanderer and Mist Becoming Rain?

The Prophet and the Wanderer features Ozonic notes, Desert Rose, Sand, Grass and Mitti Attar. Mist Becoming Rain features Watery Notes, Grass, Ozonic notes, Orris Root and Ambergris.