Avant l’Orage

I really like this fragrance. I own a tester, and I’d definitely consider buying the full-size bottle if I can find it at a good price. To me, it’s not a literal interpretation of rain or a thunderstorm; (as When the Rain Stops by Replica might be); instead, it captures the feeling of being peacefully at home in your room, where you can still sense a bit of humidity and that electric tension in the air, all while remaining cozy. It has a very clean, comforting vibe. The longevity isn’t great, but that actually fits its intimate nature. I’m not someone who enjoys overly strong perfumes (migraine-prone here), so this kind of subtle, cozy scent works really well for me.

This is really lovely imo and for me it’s full bottle worthy. It’s a powdery vanilla with very creamy sandalwood and overall is really well balanced. It smells very creamy and milky. It’s so soft, feminine and comforting. Lasted for ages on my jumper and quite a few hours on my skin. Getting a full bottle of this asap - the bottle design is cute too. Update: I got this for Christmas ☺️ It’s gorgeous, so soft and feminine. It’s currently my favourite vanilla scent in my collection! The only problem is it doesn’t project well. I can definitely smell it on myself but those around me can’t really smell it, which is a shame. Not a powerhouse but a beauty nonetheless.

This is not my favorite fragrance I own but I absolutely do not regret buying it. The vanilla doesn't come through much, but the pink pepper top note makes the scent very interesting and intimate. You can't smell it much unless you're very close to someone. It's a much more subtle smell that a lot of people like. I wouldn't suggest blind buying this, it's very hit or miss for people. I got it for a friends birthday and we passed it around to everyone at the party, it was a 50/50 on whether or not people enjoyed it. If you like subtle more unisex scents I would recommend this one.

Delicious! Although not edible, this is a milkier sandalwood, warmer and less peppery than This is her (TIH). Sounds crazy, but if you've smelt the 'This is her' body lotion - Avant l'orage is a closer match than the actual (TIH) perfume. I've always loved the scent from the lotion and prefer if TIH was less sharp/cold. You could also get away with wearing this in warmer weather. The dry down is insane! There's a sweetness, the milkiness remains, a little jasmine and the vanilla shines through. However, very weak longevity and disappears within a few hours.

This is a gorgeous, soft, sweet woodsy scent. The vanilla isn't very prominent to me, which I prefer because I don't like vanilla-forward scents. I recently got a tester, and while this is gorgeous, the staying power leaves much to be desired. On my skin this is very similar to Glossier Doux! Doux has a slightly more sparkling almost wintry peppermint opening to it, while Avant L'Orage is soft all the way, and feels more suitable for any season. I may hold off on getting a bottle and go through the tester, since I already have Doux...