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Which Should You Buy?
This is a fiercely fresh, photorealistic ginger blast with a citrus punch. It's a proper warm-weather staple, though some found it a bit too linear or not quite what they expected. If you want bright and zingy, this is it.
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 | 32% | 33% |
| Floral | 8% | 10% |
| Fruity | 3% | 7% |
| Green | 9% | 9% |
| Sweet | 11% | 11% |
| Warm | 17% | 16% |
| Woody | 17% | 24% |
| Earthy | 14% | 15% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 22% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic, and clean nature makes it perfect for casual wear and sports, as several reviews note its cooling properties. While it's a bit strong for formal events, its invigorating qualities make it suitable for office wear, especially given its focus on freshness rather than heavy sillage.
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 Spicy, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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