58 community ratings

Behind the Rain

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
58 ratings

Paul Schütze Behind the Rain is a green, earthy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and cooler days, pairing a rain-washed freshness with a woody, resinous depth.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 45 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mastic Linden blossom Patchouli Fennel Frankincense Black pepper Grapefruit Moss Coniferous woods Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Behind the Rain smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, and it sits comfortably at the office too. Votes tilt towards masculine, though the scent is unisex.

The notes aren't split into layers, so it reads as a whole: grapefruit and fennel give a fresh, slightly sharp edge, softened by linden blossom. Moss, vetiver and patchouli lay an earthy ground, while mastic, frankincense and coniferous woods add a resinous, smoky air, with black pepper adding spice.