The smell in short
The first thing you smell is almond and coffee. The heart brings orris root and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Overall it smells vanilla and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
La Pluie notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Gerard Monet Parfums La Pluie EDP
La Pluie EDP is made by Gerard Monet Parfums. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Its style
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by warm spicy and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and warm spicy smells and notes like orris root and vanilla. Less obvious notes include tuberose and cacao pod.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €63, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl and Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy.
La Pluie: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Other Gerard Monet Parfums perfumes
This house has 8 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are L'Univers, La Brise and La Lumiere.
La Pluie through the year
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
If you like La Pluie, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (7 shared notes), Al Haramain Rawaa (7 shared notes), Orientica Ishraq Gold (7 shared notes) and Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Al Haramain Rawaa starts from €35.
Quick answers
How long does La Pluie last?
About 9 to 12 hours on skin.
Can men wear La Pluie?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.