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10 Perfumes That Smell like Rain, Really

10 Perfumes That Smell like Rain, Really

There are many natural scents that perfume enthusiasts would love to capture in a bottle and smell at their leisure, but rain reigns supreme on that list. Whether it is the aroma that pervades the air just before rainfall, the scent of the rainwater itself, or the beautiful fragrance of rain mixed with soil, there’s a rain perfume for everyone.If you have been searching for perfumes that smell like rain, you have finally reached your destination. Here are the 10 best perfumes that will make you feel like rain is just a spritz away.Also read: 9 Most Popular Perfumes of the 60s

Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection No. 2 The Cloud on Ice

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Breezy, light, and addictive, Cloud Collection No.2 by Zarkoperfume is an aquatic perfume with dominant floral notes. Crafted by Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov, it draws inspiration from the vast expanse of blue oceans and Danish seascapes. As the name suggests, the fragrance captures the essence of crashing waves and cold rain. The clean, fresh scent slowly develops into a more complex olfactory experience as the top note of lemongrass gives way to a dewy blend of jasmine leaf, seawater, white musk, and woody notes, imitating flora soaked in an afternoon shower.

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Floraiku In the Rain

A woody-aromatic fragrance developed by Sarah Burri, In The Rain by Floraïku captures the sheer joy of a blossoming water lily as it enjoys rainfall on a lovely dusk dreaming about spring. Intense and alluring, the perfume is reminiscent of the aroma that envelopes lush greenery after a heavy downpour. In the Rain opens with sparkling bergamot and has a heart of smooth cedarwood. At the base, woody musk and sandalwood amber assert their dominance. Recommended read: 11 Best Vanilla Perfumes of This Year

Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection No.3 Deep Forest

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Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection No.3 Deep Forest Eau de Parfum
Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection No.3 Deep Forest Eau de Parfum
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Zarkoperfume Cloud Collection No.3 Deep Forest Eau de Parfum

Original price was: лв.488,96.Current price is: лв.310,98.

Perhaps best described as a woody floral with a hint of musk, Cloud Collection No 3 by Zarkoperfume draws inspiration from the verdant Nordic landscapes and their deep forests. Conceptualized by Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov, the fragrance is sunshine in a bottle, evoking visions of sunrays gently touching the treetops after an afternoon shower. With a delightful blend of floral, fruity, and gourmand notes, No.3 Deep Forest wraps you in a warm, cozy cloak. While the opening boasts luscious pear, mandarin, and berries, the heart combines the floral trio of rose, magnolia, and tulip with an ozone accord. At the base, sweet vanilla, earthy oud, and creamy sandalwood mingle with woody notes and musk to recreate the scent of wet earth.

Affinessence Musc Ambre Gris Eau de Parfum

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Affinessence Musc Ambre Gris Eau de Parfum

Original price was: лв.350,09.Current price is: лв.244,48.

This distinctive amber scent emulates the complicated entanglements in the deep sea. Created with precious aged ambergris from the Pacific Ocean. Musc Ambre Gris is intoxicating and sensual as it strikes the perfect balance between the aquatic and the earthy. While ambergris infuses the scent with both animalic warmth and mineral freshness, it is the duo of black musk and white truffle that creates a “hot and cold” tingling sensation. Yerba mate, vetiver, and patchouli create a strikingly green base to close this perfume out.

Commodity Rain

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One cannot speak of perfumes that smell like rain without Commodity Rain on the list. This iconic aquatic-floral fragrance effortlessly captures what it is like to take a long, beautiful walk in the rain, allowing the droplets to wash away negativity and inspire positivity. Offering a cleansing and truly rejuvenating experience, Rain has a delicate floral accord of lotus blossom, freesia, lemon verbena, and jasmine blending into luminous white amber and water musk. The dewy green notes at the top and the smooth woody accords at the base engage in a lingering hug. Ketrin Leka, the nose, spoke about her inspiration thus:”I love to listen to the rhythm of the rain falling from the sky. It’s soothing, playful, and refreshing, and, for me, it creates a sense of happiness. It brings to mind that a rainbow will always shine after the rain.”

Demeter Petrichor

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One of the loveliest words in existence, Petrichor refers to the beautiful earthy scent emanating from soil drenched in rain. Demeter, renowned for capturing experiences through their perfumes, has outdone itself with Petrichor. Now, you can douse yourself in the calming scent of Petrichor anywhere anytime. An aromatic fantasy, the fragrance is misty, fresh, and airy with a touch of humidity as it develops into the enchanting scent of a verdant park after summer’s first rain.

Marc Jacobs Rain

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A firm favorite for many, Marc Jacobs Rain is a delicious floral-aquatic fragrance that captures the scent of fresh summer rain and dewy flora.Created by Laurent Le Guernec, it is a crisp but calming concoction that celebrates the essence of summer. Rain opens with the smell of wet freshly-cut grass, tinged with the sweetness of wild strawberry and clementine. The heart boasts watery notes mimicking tropical rain and a floral blend of passion flower, sunflower, and white orchid. The base is warm and comforting, with amber, moss, teak, and musk creating an intoxicating trail.

Guerlain Apres L’Ondee

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Yet another fragrance that closely emulates petrichor, Après L’Ondée Eau de Toilette by Guerlain is a classic floral that is sweetly tender and immensely hopeful. Crafted by Jacques Guerlain in 1906, it captures the essence of sunshine breaking through the clouds after heavy rain and droplets beading on delicate flora. The aniseed note at the top is remarkably prominent with its different facets. At the heart, the fragrance evokes delicate romanticism with an elegant bouquet of powdery flowers like violet, carnation, and iris, which is finely lined with rich gourmand vanilla.

Sisley Eau de Campagne

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By Kilian Back to Black Eau de Parfum

Original price was: лв.498,74.Current price is: лв.369,65.

Eau de Campagne by Sisley is a unique chypre-floral conceptualized by Jean-Claude Ellena. Fresh, green, and unexpectedly sensual, the fragrance is an ode to cool wind brimming with the aroma of forests and meadows. Vivacious and chic, Eau de Campagne beautifully captures the essence of nature and the French art of living elegantly. Citrus and grassy notes are perfectly juxtaposed against a chypre base for a stimulating effect.The fragrance opens with a sparkling blend of bergamot, lemon, basil, and herbs. It shifts to a floral heart composed of jasmine, geranium, and lily of the valley, with tomato leaves adding a vegetal edge. The base is woody, with oakmoss, musk, and patchouli dominating.

Etat Libre d’Orange Hermann A Mes Cotes Me Paraissait Une Ombre

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This woody aromatic fragrance is a tribute to the shadow of the soul, which stays by us even on the darkest of nights. It emerges as a complementary companion that can be challenged but never lost. Evocative of heavy rainfall at midnight, when there is lingering suspense in the air, Hermann A Mes Cotes Me Paraissait Une Ombre has a complex olfactory profile. Spicy black pepper is juxtaposed against blackcurrant in the opening, while the heart boasts a familiar incense-rose accord. Patchouli and vetiver at the base leave a haunting trail.

Acca Kappa White Moss

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Acca Kappa White Moss Eau de Cologne
Acca Kappa White Moss Eau de Cologne
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Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco (White Moss) Eau de Cologne

лв.76,28 лв.115,39Price range: лв.76,28 through лв.115,39

White Moss by Acca Kappa is a musky aromatic fragrance that comes close to capturing the serenity and peace that befalls the earth after a bout of rain. Clean, fresh, and soapy, it has an uplifting effect as soon as the luminous opening of lemon, bergamot, and juniper makes itself known. At the heart, spicy cardamom contrasts with lavender and sweet woods. The aldehydes enable a smooth transition to the woody base lined heavily with musk. 

Conclusion

Add something truly precious to your fragrance collection with a rain-inspired perfume. Each of the above captures a different facet of rain and is worth the investment. Which one will be your pick?

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