If April showers are bumming you out, then we challenge you to embrace the drizzly season by trying a rain-inspired fragrance. Trekking to work through muddy streets is less than desirable, but the feeling of snuggling into clean sheets and opening a window to smell the dewy air is calming. These fragrances capture that feeling and can be a nice break from sweet floral perfumes [1] and beach scents [2]. Keep reading to discover some of our favorites!
Marc Jacobs Rain Splash Eau de Toilette
Notes: (top) wet cut grass, sparkling wild strawberry, clementine zest, dewy cypress; (heart) tropical rain accord, passion flower, sunshine flower, white orchid; (base) beech amber, tree moss, musk, teakwood
Buy it: Marc Jacobs Rain Splash Eau de Toilette [3] ($62)
La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum Spray
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, juicy plum, patchouli leaves, vanilla
Buy it: La Prairie Silver Rain Eau de Parfum Spray [4] ($155)
Clean Rain Eau de Parfum Spray
Notes: dewy melon, daffodil, watermint, Spring daisy, water lily, violet leaves, fluid musks, sleek woods
Buy it: Clean Rain Eau de Parfum Spray [5] ($72)
Terranova Rain Cologne Mist
Notes: dewy clover and Spring lilies
Buy it: Terranova Rain Cologne Mist [6] ($32)
Demeter Rain Cologne Spray
Notes: rain
Buy it: Demeter Rain Cologne Spray [7] ($40)
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day Eau de Parfum
Notes: vetiver haiti, neroli tunisia
Buy it: Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day Eau de Parfum [8] ($95)
Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum
Notes: (top) sweet pea, bergamot; (middle) geranium, golden quince, freesia; (base) patchouli, damask, centifolia roses
Buy it: Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum [9] ($85)