When the Rain Stops

When the Rain Stops, inspired by Maison Margiela Replica When the Rain Stops (2021)

Wet leaves are the first idea, from a vegetal accord with bergamot and a little pink pepper. An aquatic accord then brings the feel of rainwater, and Isparta rose and jasmine grandiflorum appear through it, luminous rather than heavy. The base is where the rain theme works best: Bali patchouli, pine needles and a moss accord combine into something close to petrichor, the earthy smell of ground after a shower.

About the original

Introduced in late 2021, When the Rain Stops carries the memory label 'Dublin, 1967' and is classed by the brand as a woody aquatic. Fanny Bal is credited as the perfumer. Maison Margiela also makes a candle with the same name, and our version follows the perfume, not the candle.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Maison Margiela stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Green-scent lovers are a good match, since the water here smells of gardens and wet soil rather than sea spray. The brand's season for it is spring. Rose and jasmine add a floral layer, and the patchouli and moss base may feel too damp for anyone after a crisp citrus.

Related scents

• Maison Margiela Replica Sailing Day
• Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath

Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Bergamot, Vegetal Accord, Pink Pepper

Heart notes: Aquatic Accord, Isparta Rose, Jasmine Grandiflorum

Base notes: Pine Needle, Bali Patchouli, Moss Accord

Bergamot, a vegetal accord and pink pepper open green and slightly wet.

The heart pairs an aquatic accord with Isparta rose and jasmine grandiflorum, fresh and luminous.

Pine needle, Bali patchouli and the moss accord give the drydown its rain-soaked earthiness.

Is this the When the Rain Stops eau de toilette or the candle?

It is inspired by the eau de toilette from 2021. Maison Margiela's same-name candle is a separate home scent.

Does When the Rain Stops smell of the sea?

No. The aquatic accord reads as rainwater, and the base is earthy and green with pine and moss rather than salty.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Maison Margiela and Replica When the Rain Stops are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Maison Margiela in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.