Phaedon Paris 2011 EDT

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Pluie de Soleil

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Phaedon Paris Pluie de Soleil is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Phaedon Paris's Pluie de Soleil carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Pluie de Soleil is a divisive, sunny fruit salad in a bottle. Some find it a joyous, uplifting blast of summer, while others are less charmed, comparing it to a generic fruity shampoo or a cheap Escada from the 00s. Try before you buy, it's not for everyone.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
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Pluie de Soleil Eau de Toilette 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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its bright, fruity profile, make it excellent for casual day wear, especially in warmer weather. It's a bit too informal and potentially distracting for office or formal settings, but could be a fun, light choice for a casual date.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opening with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, Pluie de Soleil quickly unfurls into a juicy, tropical heart. Sweet pineapple and lush strawberry notes dominate, giving a playful, almost gourmand feel. A gentle freesia weaves through the fruit, preventing it from becoming too saccharine, before settling into a soft, musky sandalwood base that grounds the composition with a creamy warmth.

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