For some, the onset of the monsoon season calls for long days of cuddling indoors while others prefer to hit the open road and indulge their senses with a long drive under the gloomy skies. Regardless of the mood you are in this year, there is a perfume out there that will invigorate your senses, from moody florals to the rain-drenched notes of petrichor. Here’s what you need to know about giving your fragrance wardrobe a seasonal upgrade:
Perfume notes that complement the wet season
Rain-inspired fragrances don’t really have a specific type, because a rain shower or thunderstorm can feel or smell different to different people. But what’s common is the earthiness and freshness, which can be taken into so many different directions— aquatic scents can skew clean, zesty, sweet, earthy, musky, fresh, crisp or citrusy — so there’s something for everyone.
All the perfumes to add to your fragrance shelf this monsoon
Once you’ve got a grasp on the notes you’re looking for, selecting a perfume that reminds you of rain becomes easy. Below, we share a handy round-up for perfumes that complement the wet season perfectly:
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Ajmal Raindrops Eau de Parfum
The top notes of jasmine and ylang ylang evolve into a rich musk that will envelope your senses with a warm, woody aroma.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau de Parfum
Invite some flower power into your shelf with this enticing bouquet of florals— freesia, orchids, red roses— underscored by a touch of honey to invigorate your mood.
Clinique Happy Perfume Spray
If you are looking for a quick pick-me-up on a gloomy day, the search ends with the fruity punch of ruby red grapefruit, underscored by bergamot, Hawaiian wedding flower and spring mimosa.
Yves Rocher Quelques Notes D’Amour Eau de Parfum
Damascena rose, guaiac wood and benzoin make this perfume sweet, slighter heavier and very romantic—perfect for slow days spent at home.
Narciso Rodriguez Eau Neroli Ambree EDT
The heady aroma of frangipani flowers evolve into exotic musk, cashmere, amber and cedar in this pick.
Dolce & Gabbana The Only One EDP
Fruity meets floral in this scent that champions zesty mandarin alongside bergamot and vetiver.
