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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Leading answer I own it
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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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Yadorán d'Vinea
The most stylish bottle ever created houses a fragrance that passes through perfumery without making a mark. Despite its high-end ingredients, Silver Rain (a lovely name, if I may say so) turns out predictable, linear, and unimaginative. What does it smell like? Check the Fragrantica pyramid, grab some fruits, flowers, and sugar, blend them in a blender with a liter of water, and there you have Silver Rain. Personally, even though I’ve never disliked fruitchouli, 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).
AntaresAres
Silver Rain smells like Cutex nail polish remover without acetone, the little green bottle kind, but more acidic. It sounded out of tune and unpleasant. So bright and artificial a fruit scent, so intense that it’s unbearably sweet, as if Mugler’s Angel had been dipped in sticky industrial chemicals. It’s a horror. It wasn’t for me for two reasons: the scent, which turned into oversweet jam on my skin, and the disproportionate price for what it offered. The only good thing is that it has a terrifying trail and lasts almost forever, so it might be worth it for lovers of synthetic unisex fruits.
AntaresAres
Silver Rain smells like Cutex non-acetone nail polish remover—the green bottle kind—but more acidic. It felt off and unpleasant: a brilliant yet artificial fruit scent, so intense it smells like burnt honey. Imagine Mugler’s Angel dipped in thick industrial chemicals; absolute horror. It’s not for me for two reasons: on my skin, it turns into an oversweet jam, and the price is disproportionate to what it offers. Any good points? It has a terrifying sillage and nearly immortal longevity, so for lovers of synthetic fruitchouli (meridional unisex), it might be a good investment.
MdmButterfly
Reviews here show off arrogance. Let me clarify: I tried it once and I’m already expressing my thoughts. Owning perfume isn’t the same as ‘having tried it once and lecturing others.’ You might like this 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 had that first impression too, but to speak so decisively, you need more than a store test.
Yadorán d'Vinea
The bottle is the jewel of the house, but the perfume inside is a journey without surprises that perfumery forgot. 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 liter of water. For me, who doesn’t hate fruity scents, it caused total rejection due to its crazy price; it’s so expensive it costs more than my future dreams (wish it were a joke).
abejita
At the perfumerie they had it on a silver tray and asked, ‘Do you want to try Silver…?’. On paper it sounded shrill and spicy, like a Paloma Picasso but, if possible, worse. I left without even sniffing it close, but the scent haunted me for a long time. I got home and washed my face. If anyone feels brave enough to buy it, they’ll be in for a disaster. Maybe it’s for a singer, because the bus audience will smell it from miles away.
MdmButterfly
Reviews here are full of arrogance. Let me clarify: I tried it once and I’m giving my opinion. Owning 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 had that first impression too, but to judge so decisively, you need more than a store test.
abejita
At the store, they had it on a silver tray and asked if I wanted to try Silver. On paper, it sounded strident and spicy, like Paloma Picasso but worse! I left, and even without bringing my nose close, the scent followed me. I got home and washed my face. If anyone dares to buy it, it will be a disaster. Maybe it would suit a singer, so the whole bus crowd can feel it all.
rml690
A perfumeria counter gifted 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 ended up buying the bottle because it’s shockingly expensive.
rml690
A perfumeria counter gifted me a sample and it caught my nose. It’s potent and sweet, a mix of ‘sweet but with character.’ I never ended up buying the bottle because the price is ridiculous.
larissa30
Deliciously 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.
Macky Anne
It’s for older people; it smells good and leaves a nice trail.
Macky Anne
It’s for older people; it smells good and has a great trail.