By Aditi Rana
Scents have a powerful ability to significantly alter how we feel. Your sense of smell is closely intertwined with your emotional response more than any other sense. So, if the current gloomy weather matches your mood, a spritz of a sparkling, beachy scent can transport you to warmer, sunnier climates instantly. On the other hand, if the rain inspires you to create a cosy, candlelit dinner at home with your partner, a romantic perfume will add to the ambiance you’re aiming for. Level up your rainy season vibes with our line-up of perfumes that bring the fragrance of soil indoors!
Un Jardin Sur La Lagune by Hermès
Un Jardin Sur La Lagune is part of the Le Jardin collection, which features scents inspired by mythical gardens worldwide. This fragrance evokes a hidden garden beside a lagoon, with notes of magnolia, Madonna lily, pittosporum, and sea breeze accords.
Aqva pour Homme Marine Edition by Bvlgari
Part of the Aqva pour Homme collection, which features a series of aquatic-inspired fragrances, The Marine Edition is crafted to evoke the invigorating allure of the ocean. This scent captures the magic of the monsoon sea with its blend of citrusy and woody notes, including neroli, grapefruit, seaweed, and white cedarwood, ensuring a sophisticated aroma.
Rain by Commodity
Commodity is renowned for its versatile unisex scents. Rain, part of Commodity’s Black Collection, features a series of rich and experiential fragrances. Rain aims to evoke the nostalgic feeling of gentle raindrops. Watery, fresh, and clean, it brings out the freshness of rain-soaked soil, green leaves, and damp winds.
Elizabeth Arden White Tea
If sweet feminine florals aren’t your style, try this version with musky and woody tones. It opens with Italian mandarin notes blended with a sensual sea breeze accord. The heart features delicate iris, white tea extracts, and mellow leafy mate, all resting on a base of Madras wood and amber.
Ora d’oro Beauty Tonka Eau De Parfum
Ora d’oro Beauty Tonka Eau De Parfum is a deep fragrance that combines the sweetness of tonka beans with the exotic essence of myrrh. It starts with a floral note of lavender, leading into a heart of aromatic myrrh, and finishes with base notes of vanilla, almond, and tonka bean. Perfect for the rainy season, Ora d’oro Beauty Tonka will keep you feeling cosy and pampered, even on the wettest days.
Byredo Blanche
Like freshly laundered sweaters on a windy day, this clean fragrance is incredibly comforting. Ideal for those sensitive to strong scents, it features top notes of white rose and pink pepper, with a base of neroli, peony, and violet.
Rain by Marc Jacobs
Rain is crafted to beauty of after-summer rain shower. Its clean and mildly aquatic profile do up the refreshing scent of raindrops on blooming flowers and warm earth. This perfume is part of the brand’s collection that embodies various elements and experiences, evoking memories of dancing in the rain.