Silver Rain by La Prairie
Women 2004
Description
Silver Rain by La Prairie is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2004, it was created by perfumer Claude Dir. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of blackberry, green apple, anise, coriander, lemon and bergamot; a heart of sugar, plum, magnolia, red rose, jasmine, gardenia and neroli; and a base evoking patchouli, vanilla, oud wood, tonka bean,…
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Key notes
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Top
Blackberry (Black Raspberry)
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Heart
sugar
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Base
patchouli
Community
1,313 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 20%
- Neutral 2.2%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Season
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About Silver Rain
Silver Rain by La Prairie is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2004, it was created by perfumer Claude Dir. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of blackberry, green apple, anise, coriander, lemon and bergamot; a heart of sugar, plum, magnolia, red rose, jasmine, gardenia and neroli; and a base evoking patchouli, vanilla, oud wood, tonka bean, red sandalwood, musk and heliotrope.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
341 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
423 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
112 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
101 votes
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Community reviews
13 reviews
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Silver Rain smells like Cutex nail polish remover without acetone, the little green bottle, but more acidic. It seemed out of tune and unpleasant. Such a bright, artificial fruit scent, so intense that it becomes unbearably sweet, as if the Mugler Angel had been dipped in a sticky industrial chemical. It’s a horror. It wasn’t for me for two reasons: the scent, which on my skin turned into oversweet jam, and the disproportionate price for what it offered. The only good thing is that it has a terrifying trail and lasts almost forever, so for lovers of synthetic unisex fruits it might be worth it.
Silver Rain smells like acetone-free Cutex nail polish remover, the kind in the green bottle, but more acidic. It felt off-putting and unpleasant: a dazzling, artificial fruity scent, so intense it smells like burnt honey. Imagine Mugler’s Angel coated in thick industrial chemicals; what a horror. It’s not for me for two reasons: on my skin it turns into an oversweet jam, and its price is disproportionate to what it offers. Anything good? It has a terrifying trail and an almost immortal longevity, so for lovers of synthetic fruitchouli (meridional unisex) it could be a worthwhile investment.
It’s for older people, smells good and leaves a nice trail.
It’s for older people, smells good and has a nice trail.
Reviews often show arrogance. Let me clarify: I tried it once and already have an opinion. Owning a perfume isn’t the same as ‘having tried it once and lecturing others’. This may please or not, but the quality is superior to anything else. It costs what it’s worth. I don’t like fruity scents, but every time I use it, it lasts all day and is pure elegance. As harmonious and sophisticated as its bottle. I also had that first impression, but to opine so decisively requires more than a trial in a shop.
Reviews are often arrogant. Let me clarify: I tried it once and formed an opinion. Owning a perfume isn’t the same as ‘having tried it and lecturing others’. I don’t like fruity scents, but this lasts all day on me and is pure elegance. As harmonious and sophisticated as its bottle. I also had that first impression, but to judge so decisively requires more than a trial in a shop.
Delightfully tempting. Sweet without being overwhelming, sexy without being vulgar, gourmand without reminding you of food. It’s a bit pricey, but… it might be worth it.
The most stylish bottle ever created houses a fragrance that passes by without praise or blame in the perfume world. Despite its high-quality ingredients, Silver Rain (a lovely name, if I may say so) turns out predictable, linear and unimaginative. What does it smell like? Look at the Fragrantica pyramid, gather fruits, flowers and sugar, blend them in a blender with a litre of water, and there you have Silver Rain. Personally, although fruitchouli has never disgusted me, this makes me despise it for its titanic price; it’s so expensive it’s worth more than my hopes for the future (wish it were a joke).
The bottle is the jewel of the house, but the perfume inside is a journey without surprises that the perfumery industry seems to have forgotten. Although the ingredients are luxurious, Silver Rain feels predictable and soulless. If you look at the note pyramid, it’s basically fruits, flowers and sugar beaten with a litre of water. For me, who doesn’t hate fruity scents, it has caused total rejection due to its crazy price; it’s so expensive it costs more than my dreams for the future (hopefully that’s a joke).
A perfumer’s counter gave me a sample and it caught my nose. It’s potent and sweet, a mix of ‘sweet but with character’. I never bought the full bottle because the price is ridiculous.
A perfumer’s counter gave me a sample and I loved it. It’s quite penetrating but sweet, let’s say ‘sweet but with a lot of personality’. I never bought the full bottle because it’s blushingly expensive.
At the perfumerie they had it on a silver tray and asked, ‘Would you like to try Silver…?’. On paper it sounded brash and sharp, like Paloma Picasso but, if possible, worse. I left, and although I didn’t bring it close to my nose, the scent pursued me for a long time. I got home and washed my face. If anyone feels tempted to buy it, they’ll be in for a disaster. Perhaps it would suit a singer, because the bus passengers would notice it from miles away.
In the shop they had it on a silver tray and asked if I wanted to try Silver. On paper it sounded strident, spicy, like Paloma Picasso but worse! I left, and even without bringing my nose close, the scent pursued me. I got home and washed my face. If anyone dares to buy it, it will be a disaster. Perhaps it would suit a singer, whose bus passengers would feel everything.