Louis Cardin 2018 EDP

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Dream

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Louis Cardin Dream is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Dream opens with Plum and Coconut, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Almond. Louis Cardin's Dream carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of perfume. For some, it's a dreamy, sweet floral escape; for others, it's a bit too much, smelling more like an air freshener or body spray. Approach with caution and try before you buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
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Dream Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Its white floral, sweet and fruity composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and sweet, white floral intensity, Dream is best reserved for evenings and special occasions like dates, where its alluring character can shine without overwhelming a professional setting. Its rich profile might be a bit much for casual daytime wear or formal events requiring subtlety.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dream unfolds with a rich, ripe plum and creamy coconut, immediately giving it a tropical, sweet edge. As it settles, a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, and lily of the valley blooms, dominating the heart with a heady, narcotic white floral character. The base sweetens further with warm vanilla and a soft, powdery almond, grounded by subtle musk and sandalwood, providing a smooth and comforting finish.

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Where to buy

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