Petrichor
Marissa Zappas2022
Side by side
Petrichor vs. Nymphaea
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Petrichor | Nymphaea | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2022 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marissa Zappas | Tanwi Nandini Islam |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Petrichor
Earthy
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Aromatic
Mossy
Citrus
Nymphaea
Aquatic
Floral
Woody
Salty
Ozonic
Fresh
Marine
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Heart
Orris RootVetiverImmortelle
White LotusPink Lotus WaxBlue Lotus
Base
MossMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
Mitti AttarSandalwoodRiver SiltSea Salt
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Petrichor | Nymphaea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Petrichor doesn't try to smell like rain. It smells like what happens after, when earth, water, and a shaft of light exhale together. If you want something that outlasts the clouds, this is it.Petrichor
This one is for people who find most aquatics too cold. The mitti attar gives it a warm, almost dusty quality that grounds the florals and keeps the whole thing from floating away.Nymphaea