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Perfumes like Big Sur After Rain

D.S. & Durga Big Sur After Rain is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Eucalyptus and cedar on the Pacific coast after rain. Notes: eucalyptus, green leaves, cedar, moss, cardamom, clary sage. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe.

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1. Imaginary AuthorsUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Every Storm a Serenade

   Sea salt and eucalyptus on a stormy Baltic shore. Shares eucalyptus, moss with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: sea salt, eucalyptus, vetiver, moss, juniper · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
2. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Sloth

   Bamboo, ginger and moss in a slow green rainforest. Shares green leaves, moss with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: bamboo, ginger, green leaves, moss, tea, vetiver · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. Orto ParisiUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Viride

   Green vetiver and moss, the earth of a deep forest. Shares green leaves, moss with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: vetiver, green leaves, moss, earth · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn
4. Goldfield & BanksNicheUnisex€€€
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   Pacific Rock Moss

   Sage, moss and lemon on sea cliffs by the ocean. Shares moss, cedar with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: lemon, sage, moss, cedar, geranium, sea air · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
5. Penhaligon'sNicheUnisex€€€
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   Lothair

   Fig leaf, black tea and cardamom, a tea clipper at sea. Shares cardamom, cedar with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: fig leaf, black tea, cardamom, wood, fig, cedar · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
6. AmouageNicheFor men€€€€
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   Beach Hut Man

   Mint, ivy and moss, a green seaside hut. Shares moss with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: mint, ivy, myrrh, patchouli, moss · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
7. Frédéric MalleNicheFor women€€€€
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   Carnal Flower

   Tuberose in full bloom with coconut and melon, lush and sensual. Shares eucalyptus with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: tuberose, jasmine, coconut, melon, eucalyptus, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
8. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Dryad

   Galbanum, oakmoss and narcissus, a wild green forest spirit. Shares clary sage with Big Sur After Rain.

   Notes: galbanum, oakmoss, narcissus, clary sage, tarragon, orange · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.