Rainstorm
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 1994 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Iris Silver Mist
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A photorealistic rain accord over powdery iris and violet, with guaiac wood at the base and a soft sweet cicely opening. Light and translucent rather than statement-making, Rainstorm is for those who love iris and want a quiet, after-storm freshness for spring mornings.
This isn't a perfume for the faint of heart; it's a divisive masterpiece, lauded by some as artistic genius and dismissed by others as wholly unwearable. Expect unique, challenging facets and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 12% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 21% | 12% |
| Sweet | 17% | 15% |
| Warm | 14% | 18% |
| Woody | 30% | 30% |
| Earthy | 16% | 17% |
| Animalic | 0% | 9% |
| Fresh | 7% | 6% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Iris, rainwater, and sweet cicely read as a quintessential spring opening; the airy ozonic-powdery character keeps it summer-friendly too. Guaiac base prevents complete weightlessness but it remains too transparent for fall or winter.
Occasions
Intimate sillage and a clean iris-rain character make it ideal for the office, casual daytime, or quiet dates. Too soft for formal evenings, too genteel for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its unique and unapproachable character means it's not well suited for casual or office wear, where it might be seen as 'strange'. However, its artistic complexity and sophisticated profile make it a compelling choice for formal events or niche date settings where individuality is valued.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Iris, Woody, Powdery accords and Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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