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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive. While some rave about its luxurious clean scent and impressive longevity, an equal number are put off by a persistent 'latex balloon' or 'baby wipes' accord. Try before you buy, unless you really, really love fancy rubber.
Louis Vuitton's Meteore is Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud's bright-citrus-and-Java-vetiver designer-niche from 2020 - sometimes called the spiritual successor to Davidoff Cool Water at a much higher price tier. No. 196 holds the triple-citrus opening cleanly; the original's particular metallic-mineral character is the part EV cannot replicate.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its strong projection and clean, energising profile make it excellent for casual wear or sport, evoking a 'fresh out of the shower' feeling. However, for formal settings or the office, its boldness might be a bit much, especially given the polarising notes some detect.
Seasons
Triple-citrus and vetiver compositions belong in warm weather - summer and spring the strongest; cooler months still work because the vetiver provides earthy weight.
Occasions
Daytime-versatile - office, casual, summer-formal all natural; one of the genuinely sport-tolerant entries thanks to the citrus-vetiver freshness.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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