California Rêverie
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
Votes lean feminine
286 ratings
From your scent profile
Van Cleef & Arpels California Rêverie is a unisex scent that pairs citrus freshness with a floral, creamy sweetness and a green edge, and it suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 219 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
CreamyWhat does California Rêverie smell like?
It opens with neroli and mandarin orange, bright and fruity. Jasmine and frangipani bring the floral heart forward, while vanilla and beeswax soften the base into a sweet, creamy finish.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, though it also works in the evening. Many read it as feminine, even though it is unisex. M. Micallef Ô Féminin and Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Neroli
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Jasmine
- Frangipani
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Beeswax
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Spring
- 37%Summer
- 16%Autumn
- 6%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime25%
- Casual25%
- Office22%
- Evening13%
- Nighttime12%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026