Sailing Day vs When the Rain Stops

The r/fragrance community views Sailing Day as a disappointing fragrance that fails to deliver on its marine concept. While it has a clean ocean quality, it suffers from poor performance, an unpleasant plastic/synthetic character, and is often compared unfavorably to other marine fragrances. Multiple users recommend skipping it in favor of better alternatives.

The r/fragrance community shows cautious interest in "When the Rain Stops" but with reservations about whether it lives up to its rain-inspired concept. While some users are excited about the fragrance and brand prestige, multiple commenters note it smells more musky and plant-like than true petrichor, making sampling recommended over blind buying. Supply issues on Sephora further complicated early availability.