Louis Vuitton 2019 EDC

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Cactus Garden

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Cactus Garden is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Cactus Garden opens with Bergamot and Lemongrass, settles into a heart of Mate, Geranium, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Frankincense. Louis Vuitton's Cactus Garden carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Discontinued and now commanding silly money, Cactus Garden has a cult following who absolutely adore its unique green freshness, but many others find it generic or, worse, like bug spray. Approach with caution, and don't believe the hype-inflated price tag.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Calm
  • Relaxed
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Cactus Garden Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Lemongrass50%
Heartas listed
Geranium33%
Incense33%
Mate33%
Baseas listed
Frankincense100%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear and even the office, though it's not a powerhouse. The invigorating citrus and green accords are perfect for sport or high heat, but its lack of overt sophistication makes it less ideal for formal settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Cactus Garden pops with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot and a sharp, almost minty lemongrass. The aromatic heart of mate tea brings an earthy, herbal depth, evoking a unique green freshness. Imagine iced green tea in a desert oasis- invigorating yet subtly grounding. It's a clean, slightly sweet experience with a modern, natural feel.

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