Orage vs Météore

Orage is a niche fragrance with a distinctive, photorealistic storm/petrichor character and well-executed woody-patchouli composition that appeals to those who appreciate natural-smelling blends. However, poor longevity and weak projection are significant drawbacks that limit its versatility, and some find it too similar to existing fragrances like Terre d'Hermès.

Community discussions center primarily on Scents of Mood selling allegedly watered-down or counterfeit Météore samples that lack longevity and smell predominantly of alcohol. Multiple users report similar experiences with this retailer's Louis Vuitton fragrances, with recommendations to purchase from established decant sites like DecantPlanet or ScentSplit instead.