Marissa Zappas 2022 EDP

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Petrichor

by Marissa Zappas

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Marissa Zappas Petrichor is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Marissa Zappas. Petrichor opens with Earthy and Lemon, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Vetiver, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ambergris, and Moss. Marissa Zappas's Petrichor carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this isn't the 'rain on pavement' petrichor you might expect, but a nuanced, earthy dream that some find faint and others, a transformative masterpiece. Test before you commit.
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  • Mysterious
  • Earthy
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Unique
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Petrichor Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its intimate sillage and moderate longevity, Petrichor is best suited for casual wear where it can be appreciated up close. While it could work for an understated date or a creative office, its unique and subtle character shines brightest in relaxed settings, aligning with reviewer comments about it being a 'mood fragrance'.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Petrichor opens with a sharp, almost metallic blend of earthy notes and a subtle lemon zest, like damp soil freshly disturbed. The heart unfurls with a dusty, rooty iris alongside hay-like immortelle and dry vetiver, creating an atmospheric, almost ancient feel. As it settles, a clean, comforting base of soft musk, creamy sandalwood, and a whisper of ambergris and moss emerges, evoking a quiet, introspective calm.

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