When the Rain Stops
“When the Rain Stops by Maison Martin Margiela is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a aquatic, woody composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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When the Rain Stops by Maison Martin Margiela was launched in 2021 and crafted by perfumer Fanny Bal. This aromatic aquatic fragrance opens with a burst of green notes and watery accords, capturing that moment right after rain ceases to fall — the air is crisp, and everything feels refreshed and rejuvenated. The heart introduces Turkish rose and jasmine, adding a delicate floral touch that contrasts beautifully against the fresh green and woody base notes of pine tree, moss, and patchouli. This composition creates an evocative atmosphere that feels both serene and invigorating.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to your pulse points for best results; the watery top notes are fleeting but powerful. Allow it to develop over an hour as the floral and woody base notes emerge, making it perfect for a day-to-day wear rather than a formal evening.
Fanny Bal
Founding perfumer · 68 fragrances
Fanny Bal is a force of nature. As Dominique Ropion’s apprentice, she has access to the finest raw materials in the industry and some of its best-kept secrets; and yet, she is constantly surprising her seniors, first at ISIPCA, then at IFF, with her own independent initiatives and rigorous experimentation, both testaments to her flourishing talent. She has shown everyone, including Frédéric Malle, that she is a young perfumer to be reckoned with. Dominique Ropion has said of his pupil that, “curious, tenacious and bold” in both her approach to perfume and as a person, Fanny Bal possesses “all the best qualities to become a great perfumer”.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet moment when the last raindrop falls, leaving the air saturated with a fresh, green scent and the promise of clear skies.
Fig. 01 — When the Rain Stops, Maison Martin Margiela
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