Météore Louis Vuitton 2020

How did I come to Météore? Probably like many others through the little samples from Louis Vuitton that you receive. I previously owned a leftover bottle of Imagination and found that scent quite nice, but somehow it didn't spark a 100% connection between us.
I believe anyone who tests perfume knows this feeling. You want to love a hyped fragrance, but if it’s not there, it’s just not there.
Well, I then got a sample of L'Immensité and Météore. L'Immensité is also a very nice perfume, but I had tested it two years ago and, just like back then, it didn't appeal to me this time either. Then I sprayed Météore on the back of my left hand and wasn't initially impressed. It was probably because I expected something different due to the notes.
However, throughout the day, wafts of this scent kept coming to my nose, and I had to admit to myself that what I was smelling was truly incredibly wonderful.
Such a lovely, high-quality freshness that is not boring at all. Really remarkable!
That same evening and in the days that followed, I wore the sample until it was empty. Every time I wore the scent, I fell more in love with it. That’s also the reason why Imagination left my collection after two weeks and this fragrance took its place :D

I’ll try to describe my associations and thoughts about the scent.

At the very beginning, right after spraying, you really get a lot of pepper. However, in my opinion, something cool and very refreshing joins in. In my estimation, this comes from a mix of neroli and cardamom, which leaves an almost minty impression, even though mint is not listed. Definitely a super refreshing opening, and contrary to the fragrance pyramid, I smell less of the citrus fruits at the start.

After a few minutes, a very subtle sweetness joins in that makes the scent so beautiful. The fruits become more pronounced later on, but that very nice cooling note always remains. After a while, the pepper fades but never completely disappears, and as strange as it sounds, I perceive a very delicate creaminess that beautifully balances the sharpness and zestiness of the citrus fruits and spices. It reminds me in some ways, probably due to the neroli and pepper, very slightly of a much fresher "Reflection Man | Amouage." However, this impression is only incidental.
Also, shortly after the opening, a nicely integrated aquatic note joins the fragrance, which remains until the end.
After about 2-3 hours, the scent becomes a bit more bitter and spicier. The sweetness recedes a bit, and more citrus and aquatic notes come to the fore. Even though it’s not listed, I can clearly perceive a certain woodiness and ambroxan. This ambered woodiness emerges after a few hours and enhances the scent beautifully. This woody impression is likely also created by the spicy nutmeg in conjunction with the vetiver.
After 4+ hours, the scent remains roughly the same until the end, pleasantly bitter, masculine, and aquatic but not boring at all. For me, the scent becomes only barely perceptible after about 10 hours. It is by no means a beast or a room-filler, but that’s a good thing. Météore doesn’t try to be more than it is. It is a true nose-pleaser that everyone likes and is well-received everywhere, never too much or exhausting.
Regarding longevity and sillage, they are truly excellent with this scent and noticeably better for me than with other Louis Vuitton freshie competitors.

When the sample was empty, I immediately ordered a bottle, as I don't want to miss this scent anymore. Despite the already very high price of currently €290 for 100ml, I believe it’s worth indulging in this fragrance. I think you can really wear this scent at any time, for any occasion, and in any season. You practically always smell like you just stepped out of the shower without smelling like everyone else.
I can truly recommend this wonderful scent to anyone who, like me, has been searching for that one Holy Grail aquatic/shower gel scent for a long time, and believe me, I have tried quite a few of them ;)

Thank you for reading :)