Storm Accord
An atmospheric accord evoking damp grassland and the tension of an approaching storm.
Aquatic
About Storm Accord
A storm accord is a combination of aromatic materials intended to suggest a storm or the atmosphere around it. The name identifies an idea rather than a single plant or extract. Rain, damp ground and grassland can become parts of that idea, while the materials and the emphasis depend on the perfumer and the particular composition.
Scent Profile
Its sensory character can combine moist greenery with a darker, heavier atmosphere. Beyond cool watery freshness, it may evoke shadows in grass or soil and the tension of waiting for a change in the weather. La Nuit parfum describes its storm accord in the context of damp grassland, where calm greenery carries a suggestion of approaching unease.
Use in Perfumery
Placed around herbs and green notes, such an accord can shift attention from the plants alone to the weather and air surrounding them. It may also connect with darker woody or smoky impressions. When the formula is undisclosed, the name should not be treated as proof that a particular ozone-style molecule or earthy material is present.
Did You Know?
An accord is a smaller composition made from several materials. Different storm accords can focus on wind, rainfall or wet ground. The term overlaps with rain-themed fragrance ideas, while also allowing the tension and changing atmosphere of a storm to be part of the expression.
