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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower, divisive as hell at first sniff but winning over hearts with its sharp citrus kick and smoky leather dry down. Some rate it a masterpiece, others a rip-off, but it undeniably oozes a sophisticated charm.
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
| Citrus | 24% | 95% |
| Floral | 6% | 25% |
| Fruity | 3% | 20% |
| Green | 13% | 55% |
| Sweet | 7% | 15% |
| Warm | 17% | 35% |
| Woody | 16% | 55% |
| Earthy | 10% | 60% |
| Animalic | 6% | 10% |
| Fresh | 26% | 90% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its blend of classic and modern accords makes it versatile, suitable for formal and office settings where a subtle projection is appreciated. While it possesses fresh elements, the underlying sophisticated leather and woody notes ensure it's not a casual throw-on, nor ideal for active sport.
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
Both share Citrus, Fresh, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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