La Prairie 2004 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Silver Rain

Name: Silver Rain Eau de Parfum
Brand: La Prairie

La Prairie Silver Rain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Claude Dir. Silver Rain opens with Anise, Bergamot, Coriander, and Apple, settles into a heart of Sugar Cane, Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. La Prairie's Silver Rain carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet adored, Silver Rain is a polarising heavyweight. Expect bold fruit with a deep, balsamic twist that either mesmerises you or makes you gag. It's an acquired taste, darling, but for those who get it, it's a 'must-have'.

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Blackberry23%

Apple18%

Anise16%

Coriander15%

Lemon Verbena15%

Bergamot13%

Heartas listed

Sugar Cane20%

Plum19%

Magnolia15%

Rose13%

Jasmine12%

Gardenia11%

Tuberose11%

Baseas listed

Patchouli50%

Vanilla50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

With strong projection and impressive longevity, Silver Rain is too potent for most office environments. Its sensual fruit and balsamic richness make it ideal for romantic dates and sophisticated evening events, while its heavy character rules it out for sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Silver Rain opens with a blast of juicy blackberry and crisp green apple, entwined with bright bergamot and a hint of intriguing anise. The heart unfolds a rich bouquet of magnolia, jasmine, and plush plum, sweetened by sugar cane. The dry down is a warm, enveloping cloud of vanilla and deep patchouli, lending an expensive, woody depth to the composition that lingers for hours. It’s a complex journey from sparkling fruit to opulent warmth.

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