When the Rain Stops
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
When the Rain Stops vs. Acqua
Is When the Rain Stops better than Acqua?
When the Rain Stops peaks in summer, while Acqua belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MossPine TreeTurkish Rose
aquaticwoodymossyaromaticrosefresh
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The essentials
What's different between When the Rain Stops and Acqua?
| When the Rain Stops | Acqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Fanny Bal | Rémi Barbier |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do When the Rain Stops and Acqua smell?
When the Rain Stops
Aquatic
Woody
Green
Ozonic
Mossy
Aromatic
Rose
Fresh
Acqua
Woody
Aromatic
Aquatic
Rose
Lavender
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do When the Rain Stops and Acqua share?
Top
Green NotesPink PepperBergamot
Aquatic NotesRose
Heart
Marine NotesRain NotesTurkish RoseJasmine
LavenderPine TreeCypressClary Sage
Base
MossPine TreeIndonesian PatchouliPine NeedlesPatchouli
White MuskMossSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Pine TreePine Needles
Pine TreeSandalwoodCypress
Floral Notes
Turkish RoseJasmine
LavenderRose
Aquatic Notes
Marine Notes
Aquatic Notes
Mossy Notes
Moss
Moss
Where they fit
When and where do When the Rain Stops and Acqua work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, When the Rain Stops or Acqua?
| When the Rain Stops | Acqua | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 When the Rain Stops and 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
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
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