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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive freshie with a misleading name. Don't expect petrichor, but if you like musky tea and oranges, and don't mind reapplying often, Rain Essence might be your jam. Just be prepared for its fleeting nature and a steep retail price.
A budget take on Bvlgari Man Rain Essence, Alberto Morillas' fresh-green woody-aquatic. Masculine Downpour lands the zesty orange-and-green-tea opening over a guaiac-amber base that gives the original its post-rain freshness, but renders the mineral, woody-aquatic depth flatter and the polish thinner.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 11% |
| Floral | 13% | 14% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 14% | 13% |
| Sweet | 16% | 16% |
| Warm | 13% | 13% |
| Woody | 15% | 14% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 14% | 15% |
| Fresh | 21% | 22% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Given its weak projection and light accords, Rain Essence is perfect for office wear or casual outings where discretion is key. Its freshness makes it suitable for sport, but it lacks the depth for formal events or the intensity for a romantic date.
Seasons
A fresh, green-citrus woody-aquatic built for warm weather: orange and green tea sparkle in spring and summer and feel thin in the cold.
Occasions
A clean, easygoing fresh masculine for casual, daily, office and sporty wear; too light for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Citrus, Woody accords and Orange, Lotus notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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