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Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman vs Louis Vuitton California Dream

Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman and Louis Vuitton California Dream compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Blue TalismanEx Nihilo20234.2★
80% alikevs
California DreamLouis Vuitton20204.2★

The difference in plain words

Blue Talisman and California Dream are very similar; both have Pear, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Blue Talisman leans more woody, while California Dream leans aquatic. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentBlue Talisman

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Blue Talisman ● California Dream
CitrusMuskyFruitySweetPowderyFreshWoodyFresh Spicy
Both share: Pear · Mandarin Orange · Musk
Only in Blue Talisman: Bergamot · Ginger · Orange Blossom · Georgywood · Ambrofix™ · Akigalawood · Cedar
Only in California Dream: Ambrette (Musk Mallow) · Benzoin

Community votes

Blue Talisman ← · → California Dream
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
63
61
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
45
46
Price value≈ even
26
28
Night-nessBlue Talisman +13
32
19
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Blue Talisman profile →California Dream profile →