More about Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops
When the Rain Stops by Maison Margiela is a 2021 unisex fresh aromatic aquatic fragrance created by perfumer Fanny Bal, and it captures the serene beauty of the world just after a rain shower. The top notes are bergamot, dewy green notes and pink pepper, which blend with the watery notes of the heart, along with Turkish rose and jasmine. The base notes are earthy pine, moss and patchouli, grounding the composition. Together they recreate the petrichor-kissed air and glistening freshness of nature renewed. Wearer opinion is strongly in favor of daytime: most say they wear Maison Margiela When the Rain Stops in the day, with a smaller share at night, and mostly in spring and summer, with some fall wear. It is a good pick for anyone who wants a green, damp, floral scent that feels clean and outdoorsy rather than sweet.
Featured Notes
When the Rain Stops opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, a heart of Watery Notes, Rose, Jasmine, a base of Pine, Moss, Patchouli.
- Top Notes
- Green Notes, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes
- Watery Notes, Rose, Jasmine
- Base Notes
- Pine, Moss, Patchouli
Longevity & Projection
When the Rain Stops by Maison Margiela offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to spring and daytime.
What does When the Rain Stops smell like?
When the Rain Stops opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, develops into a heart of Watery Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and settles into a base of Pine, Moss, Patchouli. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does When the Rain Stops last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, When the Rain Stops has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to When the Rain Stops?
Fragrances with a similar character include Delina La Rosée, Ani, Bubble Bath. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy When the Rain Stops — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy When the Rain Stops samples?
You can buy authentic When the Rain Stops by Maison Margiela samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
When the Rain Stops by Maison Margiela is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.


