Clémentine California
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Shades Blue
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, photo-realistic clementine opener that is universally adored. If only that vibrant top note stuck around, this would be a year-round staple. As it stands, it's a fleeting summer dream, perfect for an instant pick-me-up - just be prepared to reapply often.
This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 24% |
| Floral | 2% | 0% |
| Fruity | 4% | 2% |
| Green | 20% | 13% |
| Sweet | 12% | 6% |
| Warm | 19% | 23% |
| Woody | 29% | 26% |
| Earthy | 6% | 11% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 27% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its luminous, clean profile and notoriously poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual wear or the office, where subtlety is key. It's too ephemeral and light for formal events and lacks the depth for a serious date night, but perfect for a quick, refreshing lift before or after sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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