What's the difference between Cactus Garden and Météore?+
Cactus Garden is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2019) dominated by Citrus accords. Météore is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2020) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 6 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Green.
Which is better, Cactus Garden or Météore?+
By community rating, Cactus Garden scores 4.25/5 vs Météore at 4.24/5. On r/fragrance, Cactus Garden sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Météore is 2.5/10 (negative). Cactus Garden's standout strength: Good longevity and projection compared to similar LV fresh fragrances. Météore's standout strength: Part of Louis Vuitton's fragrance collection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Cactus Garden and Météore smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Cactus Garden: Cactus Garden is a divisive fragrance within the Louis Vuitton collection with passionate fans who appreciate its longevity and emotional resonance, but critics who find it too heavily lemon-grass focused. Météore: Community discussions center primarily on Scents of Mood selling allegedly watered-down or counterfeit Météore samples that lack longevity and smell predominantly of alcohol.
Which lasts longer, Cactus Garden or Météore?+
Cactus Garden: Good longevity and projection compared to similar LV fresh fragrances Météore: Extremely poor longevity (disappears in 10 minutes) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Cactus Garden vs Météore?+
Cactus Garden scores highest for summer wear; Météore scores highest for summer wear. Cactus Garden leans daytime, Météore leans daytime.
