Acqua
Jeanne en ProvenceEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Acqua vs. When the Rain Stops
Is Acqua better than When the Rain Stops?
Acqua peaks in spring, while When the Rain Stops belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MossRosePine Tree
woodyaromaticaquaticrosefreshmossy
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The essentials
What's different between Acqua and When the Rain Stops?
| Acqua | When the Rain Stops | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Rémi Barbier | Fanny Bal |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua and When the Rain Stops smell?
Acqua
Woody
Aromatic
Aquatic
Rose
Lavender
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
When the Rain Stops
Aquatic
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Mossy
Aromatic
Rose
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua and When the Rain Stops share?
Top
Aquatic NotesRose
Green NotesPink PepperBergamot
Heart
LavenderPine TreeCypressClary Sage
Marine NotesRain NotesTurkish RoseJasmine
Base
White MuskMossSandalwood
MossPine TreeIndonesian PatchouliPine NeedlesPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Pine TreeSandalwoodCypress
Pine TreePine Needles
Floral Notes
LavenderRose
Turkish RoseJasmine
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Marine Notes
Mossy Notes
Moss
Moss
Where they fit
When and where do Acqua and When the Rain Stops work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua or When the Rain Stops?
| Acqua | When the Rain Stops | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Acqua and When the Rain Stops?
Built for the coast. Not the nightclub, not the boardroom, the coast. This is the scent of someone who doesn't need to announce themselves. Moderate projection. Good longevity for the price.Acqua
The name sets expectations high, and the aquatic rain notes deliver that specific atmospheric quality. The green notes and bergamot opening is refreshing without being generic.When the Rain Stops
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