Behind the Rain by Paul Schütze bottle
Paul Schütze

Behind the Rain

4.1/5 · 27 votes Masculine 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day70
Night40
Fall100
Spring60
Summer20
Winter20
Our take

Is this a scent for someone who wants to smell like a forest after a storm without drowning in heavy woods? Behind the Rain answers with mastic, fir, and vetiver wrapped around grapefruit and lime blossom. The citrus is not bright and sugary. It feels cool and shaded next to frankincense and patchouli. Black pepper and fennel add a dry bite that keeps the resin from feeling too warm. Moss pulls the whole composition toward the ground, giving it an earthy texture that stays close to the skin and does not push outward across a large space. It wears at a steady pace, present for a good while without ever becoming a loud companion on the sleeve.

The mood fits a walk under gray skies when the air is damp and the light is soft. It feels natural rather than polished, suited to someone who likes aromatic plants and balsamic smoke without the weight of a winter evening. Those who expect a sweet amber or a loud club scent will feel let down by the quiet trail. It suits a linen shirt and an open window, not a crowded room. You are standing at the edge of a wet garden where the trees drip onto stone.

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