Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector 2026 EDT

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California Love

by David Chieze

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Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector California Love is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by David Chieze. California Love opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Ambroxan. Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector's California Love carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive summer spritz that walks the line between zesty fruit cocktail and something slightly more, shall we say, 'lived in'. Expect a sherbet-like citrus burst that mellows into a musky, tropical affair, but be warned, some might find a hint of body odour by the dry down.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Bold
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California Love Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This is a casual, warm weather scent through and through, perfect for daytime outings or a relaxed evening. Its distinctly fruity and fresh profile, while energetic, isn't quite suited for formal events or a professional office setting.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

California Love opens with a blast of zesty passionfruit, bergamot, and orange, akin to a supercharged fruity mojito with a squeeze of lemon. The heart introduces a cool, minty freshness paired with blackcurrant, adding a tart, juicy depth. As it settles, a clean yet subtly musky ambroxan and oakmoss base emerges, leaving a tropical, slightly green trail that some find smooth and creamy, while others detect a peculiar funk.

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