zaqwsx5qw – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

Very nice fragrance, but i was expecting more, to be honest. Again, it is very pleasant, but it is not unique. To me it is a mix between Sunny Side Up from Juliette Has A Gun, Orchid Soleil from Tom Ford and La Femme Prada. I don’t get the comparison to Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori, to me, they smell nothing alike.
I think California Reverie is overpriced. Like i said, it is not unique, and sillage and longevity are disappointing.
If you’re looking for a relaxing summer fragrance, i think you can find better and cheaper options out there. If i got it as a gift, i would wear without problems, but pay for it? No, thanks.

REAL_CHEL – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

I really was hoping for something unique… this is just another perfume that smells like a lady in a size smaller Desigual dress trying too hard. I was hoping for the scent of California but this clearly is not. I was hoping for May grey, June gloom, orange trees, warmth. Didn’t happen.

zurabida – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Have to disagree with the reviewer who lives in LA and says this in not California. I live in the Napa Valley and this fragrance IS California to me 100%. This is a Spring morning walk through my small home town of Yountville when the jasmine and orange blossom are in full bloom. It’s pretty and sophisticated and lovely. I feel like the honey make this just ever so slightly sweet but not cavity inducing sweet. Just a hint of it to give it a haze. I LOVE this and to be honest every Van Cleef extrodinare bottle I’ve purchased (I own 4) has been a blind buy usually from FragranceNet because the prices are unreal and I have not been disappointed by any of them.

vitalij941 – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

I spray it into my hair. Its a very soft perfume, on me a soft jasmin which stays long. Not developing, no suprises. But super-simple, everyday use for every age. One of my favourite for every ocassion when I dont want to smell especially, just nice and feminine. When I want more extreme I use Sublime Balkiss I dont know why but for me they are sisters.

urisch – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Purchased a sample hoping it would be like MFK’s Petit Matin but with jasmine notes.
Started off smelling very pleasant, a nice blend of neroli and jasmine. Then the scent faded after a short while so I reapplied it, but still I found it to be very weak. As the scent fades, it turns into a sour (citrusy?) smell which I’m not too fond of.
All in all, very nice while the neroli/jasmine blend is detectable, but weak and sour after that. Will not be purchasing a full bottle.
By the way a VC&A rep in Japan told me that this scent has been discontinued. I don’t know if he meant they stopped carrying it in the Japanese VC&A stores (I know it’s still available at the Isetan department store fragrance section) or if it’s actually discontinued in other countries too and will be hard to get ahold of once they’re sold out.

ts_1977 – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

Nice for my wife – not for me. Unisex? Nah.
We’re both from L.A. If you want to invoke California (or even the *idea* of California) do it with salt, sage and eucalyptus. Juniper Ridge Big Sur does it.

vladimir dracon – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

I sense fresh and simple white floral scent when I smell it. Creamy frangipani note also appears after some hours.
It’s not all over the place and it’s not sharp.
I like it, it quite fine.
High quality, clean and fresh.

sydradysmug – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

Very pleasant, fresh, non-indolic, non-toxic white floral, smooth and soft, with milky undertones. It’s simple and smells like expensive natural cosmetics.
A good option for those whose tastes gravitate towards white florals but whose noses, or brains, are too sensitive for va va voom white flowers bouquets. This is very user friendly, humane and unobtrusive.
The milky accord is just wonderful, smells very Maisondieu, and reminds me also of Aurelien Guichard’s compositions. Very modern.
Overall a great perfume.

maximal10 – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

I enjoy this fresh scent alot. I get orange blossom- nice fresh jasmine very light- but ultimately it just smells like fresh laundry and projection is poor. So at it’s price point it’s hard to justify a purchase.

mako – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

Beautiful clean jasmine! I really enjoy California Reverie. This really has that outdoor happy vibe of sunshine and laughter while still having the feeling of natural elegance.
The jasmine is tinged with green — fresh jasmine sambac and bright, sunny neroli with nuances of orange. The frangipani is soft and velvety, cheery like a Hawaiian vacation but not overly tropical. I do detect a touch of dirty green indole, but not much.
The base is not dominant with vanilla or beeswax, but gives this fragrance a wonderful base of richness that projects solar warmth.
Nuda is my signature and night time jasmine soliflor or for layering with darker scents. California Reverie serves perfectly as a daytime jasmine or for hot summer nights. After being disappointed with how Songes’ tropical flowers fell flat with powdery vanilla on my skin, California Reverie is one that delights me much with its clarity and clean finish. Mood lifting and it makes me yearn for a coastal road trip every time I wear this.

LIERRELTY – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

A nice well blended scent. Sillage is minimal and avg last time. I had to use a lot of the sample to get a good hold on thr perfume. Its a citrus opening but doesnt get sharp. Its smooth and round.
The white floral heart is beautiful. This could be a very classy day fragrance. I dont think its rich enough for evening.

desten – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

I liked the sample. In my notes I wrote “finally, a soft citrus,” meaning, I was sick of the sharp kind and this was refreshing. Yet, I became disenchanted when I bought a bottle. Instead of that round smooth citrus I am getting milk powder. In fact it smells just like Archipelago Botanicals’ Rice Milk line of lotion. No florals, just powdered milk and vitamin c, almost like the premade mix they use to make Orange Julius. I will use this occasionally but I have to layer it with something indolic. I won’t be buying a second bottle.

yrq178Negeltzex – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

This is my perfect jasmine, as I know it from the plant that blooms at night when it’s August and you are on holiday in Greece, under the full moon, in an Aegean Island.
All the other jasmines out there (A la Nuit, Full, Nuda, La religieuse etc) are either too indolic or smell of tuberose or simply are not close to the Mediterranean jasmine that brings me very fond memories.
I wish it lasted longer, but loved it so much from my sample I am ready to buy a full bottle either way.

nesillite – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

OMG, this is so beautiful! I can’t remember such a well-blended mixture of white flowers and vanilla! It smells like a real fresh flower, not artificial as most of the perfumes have. California is categorized as Unisex. Yes, I can confirm that this fragrance can work very well with feminine or masculine skin. On my shelf are typical woman fragrances ( fresh, floral, powder.. etc ) but this one owns exclusivity as unisex perfume. This is my choice for hot summer days on the contrary of fact, that is not typical fresh, light – air fragrance. Nevertheless, you can still feel a freshness. Sillage is very good, I can smell it on clothes even the next day.

pis151InsuffBooni – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

Sunlight, blue sky, a few clouds, breeze on face, an old garden, low walls in stones placed one by one, a place full of buttery flowers and citrus trees in bloom, white linen, grass, peace on heart, love will come.
A familiar peacefull blend of classic flowers, above all at first I notice neroli which smell like lemon flowers. Pois of green also, and by sure frangipani that step by step become more prominent and probably is the real protagonist of this fragrance whitout be too much asphyxiating, It remains on a leash.
Unisex scent, no doubt.
A joyfull fragrance, oily, rich&clear, a sort of modern cologne.
Despite the notes this is more a fresh fragrance than else, whitout be cold. Warm/fresh actually.
Apparently it is not so unique but extraordinary good.
P.S.: I was wearing a monoi based oil after bath. And now I get it. This smell like an airy fresh version of tropical monoi. That’s why is so summer and so familiar. Smell also like the real fresh flower of pittosporum.
Remind me a bit Azahar by Adolfo Dominguez.

ispok – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Loved it from a very first sniff. Reminds me of good old Laura Biagiotti Aqua di Roma. But more confident and rich with depth of smell. Very good work.

Wattaherrop – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

I love this! Super balance of jasmine, neroli, frangipani and orange, enough to make it fresh. Perhaps a bit tame compared to other VCA Collection Extraordinaire frags, it just does it for me. I was looking for a great summertime white floral strong with jasmine and frangipani, to evoke my trip to Hawaii, and this is it. But….
It is sooo light, it fades away so fast! No real sillage on me, and it’s gone in under 2 hours. What a bummer! For the price I’m not sure I can justify the purchase – I would be repeatedly spraying myself all day. But maybe that’s a good thing? Maybe for Christmas….

alexeyey – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

I have a scent memory of hiking in Hawaii and accidentally coming across an entire grove of plumeria trees in bloom. I was overcome and wanted to stay there forever. It’s been a long time and the memory has faded, so I really can’t say how much this smells like plumeria/frangipane, but this fragrance is the closest I’ve come so far to having that experience again. Needless to say, I love it. Feminine, carefree, so easy to wear.

keril – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

Right away, a soft mandarin citrus and white floral combination.
California Reverie is a very safe EDP. I’m not going to say that it is NOT a nice fragrance—is VERY fresh, very welcoming and overall a very nice white floral and citrus experience.
I would give this as a gift for a birthday or a celebration of some sort as it feels luxurious but lacks a particular personality one would seek out for their own individual expression . I think that’s my biggest issue . there is no personality that goes with this . It is a fragrance that is for everyone; universal—and with that being said, a bit boring . Would I recommended? Absolutely.
This house is very prestigious. For white citrus floral, it does its job very well . Would I pay $125? I’m actually a bit upset I spent $86.
What does beeswax smell like, anyway?
A white floral / dupe: Armani Prive Vert Malachite. I have reviewed that as well if interested.
CR seems to fade within the hour. Turns sweeter as time progresses. Never as sweet as Vert Malachite instantly hits you with.
The gist:
If you lean sweet, buy Armani Prive Vert Malachite.
If you lean fresh, buy this.
Silage: 4/10
Longevity: 6/10

Lavyn – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

This is nice.. but I’d rather have them bring Muguet Blanc back

Dok17 – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

I like this frag. It is fresh but not boring. It might be a little overpriced but I am happy to have it. I like wearing it after a few days of wearing heavier animalic perfumes. Gets me back to neutral.
As to whether a man can pull this off. I think it depends on the man. I think it is unisex enough and could be lovely on a man. I think I will spray on my husband as an experiment. ha.

svatov – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

I am a guy and I adore this fragrance! It’s so fresh, clean and cheerful it reminds me of my home state California exactly! Imagine you let your car’s top down, driving along the pacific cost highway, wind blowing towards you with a subtle hint of jasmine neroli …. sounds of the ocean waves with the warm California sunshine…. just like California and it brings a smile one your face, relax and happy!
Yes I wear this perfume and I am a man. I personally thinks it’s pretty unisex. I love this fragrance, go to Neiman Marcus and try it, you will love it, too!

shnabis – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

This is pretty fresh floral and very laid back ,yellow flowers, a hint of fresh, a hint of warm airymess, almost too light for such a price!? In my opinion it is quite feminine, and very laidback if it makes sense..almost a lazy scent, simplistic..maybe too pricey for what it has to offer!> but certainly attractive

PEGASoo – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

I love this fragrances! very fresh,smells just like my home state California and I would totally wear it myself. what do you guys think if men can wear this fragrance (California Reverie)?

cantemir01 – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Oh dear….. this looked so promising on paper and in reviews.
I adore jasmine, particularly the plant of star jasmine growing on the back deck. It intoxicates me. I am sure my pupils dilate when I catch a whiff of it.
In my hunt for a jasmine featured fragrance, that might replicate the real thing, I tried California Reverie with hight hopes. Not to be.
There seem to be two notes running in unison here. One nice and sweet, the other note hits my sinus’s like the sharp scent of mildew, which I am allergic to. So frustrating. The search continues. (Should anyone be thinking of recommending A la Nuit from SL, it is pleasant enough but not like jasmine, to me.)

galardo – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

Hmmm, this is weird…on me it smells like…herbs. It’s fresh, but I can’t figure out which is the note that is disturbing for me. Maybe is the beeswax. It’s nice, but kinda unisex.

novik – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

California Reverie is for one of those days when the sun finally begins to shine after an entire week of rain. Inspiring, uplifting and simply beautiful. She will charm you with her nectarous white floral composition.
The jasmine and neroli are dominant and they are clean, fresh and light, not animalic to my nose. The slight sweetness from the white florals are supported by citrus – mandarin orange, which adds that sparkle in the beginning. The beeswax is only peeking through to add a rounded feel and golden smoothness to the entirety. I do not discern a definite frangipani or vanilla note in California Reverie. They are certainly not showcasing the pink variety which are creamy, buttery and tropical sweet, but to an undeniable extent, the yellow frangipani flowers are present, which have a lemony, fresh white floral scent. However I would say the frangipani acts as an accent in California Reverie and it is a predominantly a jasmine + neroli scent.
I really like California Reverie as an uncomplicated and natural beauty. She flutters shyly in her sillage and stays around you with average longevity. I can imagine if you liked Chanel Beige and its parfum version, you would positively enjoy Van Cleef & Arpel’s California Reverie.

tradermax – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Very sweet jasmine scent because jasmine is blended with mandarin and vanilla. At least this is what I can smell mostly. I like it but it is not my favorite jasmine.

Volodka_21 – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

This is an extremely beautiful floral and this is coming from someone who doesn’t like white florals.
But California Reverie is like summer sunshine, with a tropical breeze drifting in across a field of white flowers. It made me smile instantly. It’s not buttery or creamy as many white florals tend to be, but more effervescent and sparkling, clear. It’s floral but not pungent, with a restrained natural sweetness. There is also nothing beachy about this scent, despite it’s tropical air. No sun lotion here. Sillage is not so pronounced as some others from the range, but it’s not discreet either, just a very acceptable glow of scent will surround you. California Reverie is that perfect natural blond with tan skin and wearing a white dress, she has an infectious smile, and a heart of gold. I really recommend this.

rmz772speagoessenda – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

What a lovely summer scent!
A beautiful floral with a real smell of flowers, especially neroli and jasmine. The fruit adds a zesty feeling and the honeyed notes add a delicate feminine grace to a blend that would have been too weak without them. A perfect balance of all notes that conjure up an image of a Mediterranean garden in full bloom.
Both fresh and elegant, it might be just the right scent for those people who like complex blends with a summer vibe.
It’s quite longlasting and never morph to strange things like many flat florals.

bylichvs – 2022-06-30:

3 out of 5

California Reverie is a beautiful summer perfume. At the first spray it is a bit sour because of the neroli and orange, but that sour note disappears a minute later and is replaced by the jasmine and frangipani notes. These two floral notes stay for the whole course of the perfume, making California Reverie a very light and bright scent, which is perfect for summer, the vanilla is not heavy in this at all. I put this on in the morning when I wake up and I feel more awake and ready for the day.
It actually reminds me of Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum, except Terracotta is a bit sweeter with the coconut, and California Reverie is fresher. The longevity of California Reverie is about 4 hours, so it’s not very great for the steep price, but because this perfume is supposed to be very light and summery, maybe that’s why it is a bit fleeting. Overall, I think this is a great addition to the Collection Extraordinaire line of Van Cleef & Arpels, and it is a very pleasing scent. It would make a safe blind buy for someone who enjoys fresh floral scents.
P.S. I layered this with Allure eau de Parfum today and it’s amazing. The two scents compliment each other really well, and makes California Reverie more long lasting.

Lunchik – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

California Reverie is one of the most beautiuful neroli scents ever in my opinion. I love it even more now that I have bought a full bottle of this glorious juice. Cali Reverie opens very citrusy to my nose. I smell lemon more than orange, but it’s a citrus heavy opening, a bit sweet, with no bitterness at all, just a perception of brightness and sunlight. The neroli hits your nose next, followed by very non-indolic jasmine and frangipani. The frangipani stands out for me as the scent develops. Since this is one of my favorite floral notes I am very happy with this fragrance. California Reverie is not a complex scent and the development introduces each note and then they combine in a lovely bouquet with the beeswax note slipping in during the drydown.
This is not a big sillage fragrance but if you spray generously it will last all day. It’s perfect for summer, and I have also been enjoying it very much on gloomy fall days. It gives a bright happy lift to any day.

securityua – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

California Reverie is a light floral, but seemed weak, disorganized, and started falling apart bigtime after the first few seconds. Not worth the money IMO.

gaiver2 – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

All I get from this is straight up Neroli – it may as well have been called California Neroli.
Luckily I love neroli but I feel somewhat cheated by the apparent absence of any other notes on my skin.
I was looking forward to the jasmine and frangipani but they never arrived, nor did the beeswax and vanilla – just unrelenting neroli that threatened to give me headache 3 hours on (at least the longevity is pretty good!).
For the price I was disappointed in the simplicity of this and the plain overwhelming loudness of the top notes, I’m sure I could have bought an identical neroli scent for much less money (Guerlain’s Terracotta edp anyone?) but I will persist with this and have found that I can tone it down by combining with something softer and drier such as Aerin’s Gardenia Rattan which, by contrast, is a perfectly balanced symphony of white florals.

dimasahalin – 2022-06-30:

4 out of 5

Dying to try this….which Dept. stores are carrying it?

Shaxep – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

I just saw California Reverie today in a department store completely unaware of this new release and had to try it right away.
I have to say that the stated notes are spot on; nothing more, nothing less. It’s like smelling a big basket full of freshly picked jasmine, frangipani and neroli with hints of citrus.
Thankfully I didn’t notice the beeswax which can make a beautiful perfume smelling like a nicely scented candle; just provides a subtle base for the florals to stick to. The overall impression is mildly sweet, doesn’t step to the gourmand territory. The sillage is a solid moderate as the other fragrances of the Collection Extraordinaire, the same with longevity.
While California Reverie is an elegant, substantial white floral – not too fleeting or ethereal – isn’t uncomfortably bold either. Can be worn year round and fit casual or formal occasions, day or night.
Comes in the new 45ml bottles too. Still not sure if it’s full bottle worthy for me but gets thumbs up.
Edit: Some interesting info from chemistinthebottle.wordpress.com
”For the celebration of their 70th anniversary of being present in America, Van Cleef & Arpels created a special jewellery collection which ‘a wealth of inspiration derived from the majestic scenery of California‘ – the collection was given a name of California Reverie. Along the collection the perfume of the same name was exclusively created. It wasn’t offered regularly but was given as a gift to those who bought the shiny jewellery pieces of California Reverie. In 2014 the brand decided to incorporate this scent to the other scents in Collection Extraordinaire and put it in wider distribution.”

Biggregori – 2022-06-30:

5 out of 5

I bought this just a few days ago and was lucky to pick it up the same day it had arrived to the department store. I was unfamiliar with the brand but fell for the presentation (very classy)! So there I stood and sniffed on all the scents from the collection extraordinaire – orchidee vanille stood out and so did this one: california reverie was magic on my skin! It’s a subtle apple or pear , a green fresh sweetness. It is so incredibly classy; I could probably get married wearing this gem.
AND! I don’t usually get comments from my perfumes even though I think I wear the best of the best, but many people have already complimented me for this smell. I’d say that it is ideal for spring or a cooler summer day.
You _need_ to try it.