Meteore is what happens when you take a citrus fragrance and put a charge through it. Mandarin carries the top, but it is peppered and spiced rather than sweet, and underneath there is a dry vetiver that stops the whole thing from ever going soft. It is bright and slightly aggressive, in the good sense.
Why you will love this spicy citrus perfume
Most men own a fresh fragrance and a heavy one, and nothing in between. Meteore is the in-between. It has the wearability and lift of a citrus but the spice and dry wood give it enough character to be interesting after the first ten minutes, which is where most fresh fragrances become invisible.
- Mandarin sharpened with pepper and spice rather than sweetened
- Dry vetiver base keeps it crisp and stops it turning soapy
- Distinctive enough to be a signature, easy enough to wear daily
- Six to eight hours on skin with a clean, energetic trail
- Strong performer in heat, which matters in Cairo
- Refillable bottle
- Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse
The scent
Mandarin and pepper open together, and the pepper is the surprise: it gives the citrus an edge and a slight prickle. Warm spice follows through the first hour, never turning into a food note. The base is dry vetiver and pale wood, clean and slightly earthy, and it holds the brightness from below rather than replacing it.
Who it is for
Men who want a daily fragrance with some personality in it. It suits work, daytime, travel and warm weather. It is also a good step up for someone who has only ever worn mass-market fresh fragrances and wants something with more built into it. Women wear it too.
How to use it
Three or four sprays on the chest, neck and forearms. Apply to clean dry skin. The vetiver base means it holds better than most citrus fragrances, so you should not need to reapply before evening.
Key details
- Fragrance family: citrus, spicy, woody
- Key notes: mandarin, pepper, vetiver
- Concentration: eau de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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