Petrichor
Petrichor is the evocative scent of rain falling on dry earth. It is intensely earthy, mineralic, damp, and clean, often carrying a subtle ozonic or metallic tang. The primary sensation is one of wet soil, cool stone, and fresh air immediately after a downpour. Its texture is perceived as cool and moist. While the natural phenomenon is fleeting, the fragrance note aims to capture this moment. In perfumery, it typically behaves as a top or heart note, providing an initial burst of damp freshness and grounding earthiness. Its intensity can range from a subtle whisper of dampness to a powerful, almost muddy richness, depending on the concentration of key components like geosmin. Projection is often moderate, aiming to create an atmospheric aura rather than a sharp, defined scent. Longevity can be challenging to achieve naturally, often requiring synthetic enhancement to persist beyond the initial phase.
Fragrances
Yardley LondonSophisticated, refined, confident, and rooted in motorsport heritage with a touch of classic British craftsmanship.
Pierre Guillaume ParisA romantic, elegant, and sophisticated scent evoking a rainy Parisian day with the aroma of old roses, damp earth, green leaves, and a hint of vintage leather and petrol, capturing a snapshot of Italian Dolce Vita.
Heretic ParfumMysterious, dark, mineralic, and atmospheric, evoking a windswept, haunted beach at night with a blend of sea, earth, and subtle floral notes.
HexennachtA fresh and atmospheric scent, evoking the essence of rain-soaked earth and green landscapes after a storm.
The Strange South2018
A cold, crisp, and mysterious winter scent, evoking the scent of a crackling fire, frosty air, damp earth, and evergreen trees.
Sucre AbeilleA comforting and hopeful scent evoking a fresh, green springtime garden after rain, with herbal and citrus nuances. It carries a calm and grounding essence, inspired by the reassuring message from 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
HexennachtA fresh, natural, and atmospheric scent evoking the aftermath of a rainstorm in a green, earthy landscape.
ToskovatMelancholic, contemplative, earthy, and hopeful, evoking the memory of lost innocence and the promise of renewal through nature.
HexennachtA serene, contemplative, and slightly melancholic portrayal of nature after a rainfall, evoking a cool, damp, and earthy atmosphere.
M. Hainey2022
Ethereal, mysterious, and naturally elegant, evoking a fantastical, shape-shifting floral landscape after the rain.
Officine Universelle BulyA mysterious, serene, and ethereal forest after the rain, evoking a calming and romantic atmosphere with green, woody, mossy, and earthy tones.
Sucre AbeilleFresh, serene, and calming, evoking the stillness of cold, clean water in a forest after a snowfall.
SAMARWoodsy, earthy, comforting, and serene, like a peaceful stroll through a forest with a hint of campfire smoke.
LvneaEarthy, woody, contemplative, comforting, melancholic, natural, reminiscent of an old forest after rain.
SYD BotanicaA warm, sweet, and intimate scent with spicy and gourmand facets, evoking a sense of connection and euphoria.
Scent TrunkA serene and contemplative blend evoking a lush, green landscape after a summer rain, with intoxicating floral notes and the grounding scent of damp earth.
Sixteen922018
A cold, spectral and mysterious fragrance with dark green atmospheric and aquatic nuances, complemented by a chilled floral undertone.
XarmonyAn elegant, powerful, and serene fragrance that evokes historical Japan, blending natural elements with a luxurious and sophisticated feel.
Redwood AlchemyA strong and complex fragrance combining the earthy, woody notes of oak with a cool, metallic edge, evoking a sense of grounded power and intriguing mystery.
Universal FloweringRomantic, nostalgic, ephemeral, and natural, evoking the feeling of early evening rain amidst blooming lilacs.