When the Rain Stops
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
When the Rain Stops vs. Thunderstorm
Is When the Rain Stops better than Thunderstorm?
When the Rain Stops rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MossGreen Notes
greenfreshearthy
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The essentials
What's different between When the Rain Stops and Thunderstorm?
| When the Rain Stops | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fanny Bal | — |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do When the Rain Stops and Thunderstorm smell?
When the Rain Stops
Aquatic
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Mossy
Aromatic
Rose
Fresh
Thunderstorm
Earthy
Green
Fresh
Synthetic
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do When the Rain Stops and Thunderstorm share?
Top
Green NotesPink PepperBergamot
Ozonic NotesGreen Notes
Heart
Marine NotesRain NotesTurkish RoseJasmine
Earthy NotesGreen Notes
Base
MossPine TreeIndonesian PatchouliPine NeedlesPatchouli
Earthy NotesMossMineral Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Earthy Notes
Indonesian PatchouliRain NotesPatchouli
Earthy Notes
Aquatic Notes
Marine Notes
Ozonic Notes
Green Notes
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mossy Notes
Moss
Moss
Where they fit
When and where do When the Rain Stops and Thunderstorm work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, When the Rain Stops or Thunderstorm?
| When the Rain Stops | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about When the Rain Stops and Thunderstorm?
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
This is not your average rainy-day comfort scent. Thunderstorm goes for the jugular of the actual storm experience, and that electricity is not for everyone.Thunderstorm
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