Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Louis Vuitton · Sold as unisex
California Dream
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, followed by a walk along a sunlit beach at dawn.
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California DreamLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessIrresistible Givenchy · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares musk, pear and ambrette (musk mallow)8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020, California Dream by Louis Vuitton is a citrus fragrance for both women and men, crafted by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This scent opens with bright citrus and fruity notes that evoke the freshness of the Californian coast. The heart adds a touch of sweetness, balanced by powdery and musky undertones that give it depth. The result is a composition that feels both invigorating and comforting, like a day spent exploring sunlit beaches and winding coastal roads.
One or two sprays are enough to capture its essence. The citrus top notes fade within a couple of hours, but the musky base ensures it lingers longer on the skin.
Fig. 01 — California Dream, Louis Vuitton
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
Designer Louis Vuitton
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 9%.