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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
California Réverie
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Which Should You Buy?
A lush jasmine-tuberose white floral with mandarin sparkle and warm musky-amber finish, widely positioned as M&S £10 take on YSL Black Opium. Romantic, sophisticated, surprisingly luxe.
California Réverie is a dreamy, honeyed white floral that’s mostly a crowd-pleaser, delivering a fresh, elegant jasmine. Lovers rave about its natural scent, but many find the longevity shockingly poor, especially for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 21% |
| Floral | 32% | 37% |
| Fruity | 7% | 8% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 37% | 39% |
| Warm | 9% | 6% |
| Woody | 2% | 0% |
| Earthy | 4% | 1% |
| Animalic | 14% | 16% |
| Fresh | 10% | 12% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lush jasmine-tuberose paired with creamy musky-amber warmth lands best in spring and autumn - mild enough to project without weight, warm enough to glow on cool evenings. High summer can read heady; deep winter lacks the gourmand depth.
Occasions
Moderate sillage and a romantic floral character make it a date-night and evening pick first, casual second. Too overtly feminine and projecting for typical office settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its soft projection and delicate, fresh floral character make it perfect for office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. While lovely for a relaxed date, its poor longevity and minimal sillage mean it struggles for formal occasions. It's too refined for active sport, despite its freshness.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Floral accords and Jasmine, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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