Is Aromers No 80 California Dream a dupe of Louis Vuitton California Dream?
California Dream EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 80 California Dream Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive citrus musk; some love its refreshing, clean vibe and unique fruity twist, others find it shockingly basic and overpriced, especially given its iffy performance. It's a sunshine scent for sure, but don't expect it to last.
No 80 nods to Louis Vuitton California Dream's musky citrus warmth but swaps the ambrette-pear softness for a brighter iris-violet heart, reading more like a powdery cologne than the original's sun-warmed skin scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a good fit for casual and sport settings, thriving in warmer weather. While wearable for a date, its limited longevity and projection, coupled with its casual vibe, make it less ideal for formal events or a demanding office environment.
Seasons
The bright citrus-iris blend wears best in warm weather and fades quickly in the cold.
Occasions
Clean and unobtrusive enough for the office or daytime errands, too light for formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Musk
Adds mandarin and pear, drops blackcurrant and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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