Note
All 5 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
This scent profile captures the crisp, electrifying atmosphere that follows a violent summer thunderstorm. It mimics the smell of clean air, wet pavement, and static energy, evoking a sense of expansive space and clarity. In perfumery, this accord serves as a bracing breath of fresh air that cuts through heavy compositions, providing a sheer, mineral, and metallic edge that feels inherently modern and synthetic. You will most frequently encounter these notes within the aquatic, fougere, and aromatic fragrance families, where they are employed to simulate natural environments like crashing ocean waves or high altitude mountain peaks. Functionally, perfumers use these accords to lift a fragrance, acting as a structural bridge between volatile top notes and more grounded elements. By introducing a sense of transparency and atmospheric weightlessness, they prevent heavier floral or woody bases from feeling stagnant, ultimately bestowing a polished, crystalline quality that feels both invigorating and profoundly clean to the wearer.
5 fragrances · 5 brands · £17.99–£75

This scent profile captures the crisp, electrifying atmosphere that follows a violent summer thunderstorm. It mimics the smell of clean air, wet pavement, and static energy, evoking a sense of expansive space and clarity. In perfumery, this accord serves as a bracing breath of fresh air that cuts through heavy compositions, providing a sheer, mineral, and metallic edge that feels inherently modern and synthetic. You will most frequently encounter these notes within the aquatic, fougere, and aromatic fragrance families, where they are employed to simulate natural environments like crashing ocean waves or high altitude mountain peaks. Functionally, perfumers use these accords to lift a fragrance, acting as a structural bridge between volatile top notes and more grounded elements. By introducing a sense of transparency and atmospheric weightlessness, they prevent heavier floral or woody bases from feeling stagnant, ultimately bestowing a polished, crystalline quality that feels both invigorating and profoundly clean to the wearer.
The top rated options are Nusuk Sama (7.8/10) and Marks & Spencer Salted Haze (6.3/10).
5 brands are represented, including House of Watan, Marks & Spencer, Nusuk, Orientica and RiiFFS.
Prices range between £17.99 and £75 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.