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A modern, zesty citrus blast that gets the job done for hotter days. It's divisive, with some loving its fresh energy and others finding it too synthetic or simply preferring the original. Performance for a 'cologne' concentration is surprisingly decent, though some find it fleeting.
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 | 33% | 95% |
| Floral | 8% | 25% |
| Fruity | 5% | 20% |
| Green | 19% | 55% |
| Sweet | 3% | 15% |
| Warm | 5% | 35% |
| Woody | 24% | 55% |
| Earthy | 16% | 60% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 23% | 90% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive citrus-aromatic profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. While not overly strong, the projection and longevity are good enough for these settings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and just right for sport thanks to its refreshing nature.
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, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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