City of Stars by Louis Vuitton
Brand: Louis Vuitton
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous burst of sparkling citrus unfolds into a breezy floral heart and a soft, musky sandalwood drydown.
Is City of Stars worth it?
How it smells: Opens with blood orange, lime and blood mandarin, tiare flower at the heart, then dries down to powdery notes and musk.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, reputation 89, versatility 85, layerability 76 and value 24, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Citrus · Citrus Floral
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Unisex
Key accords: Blood Orange, Lime, Blood Mandarin, Lemon, Bergamot, Tiare Flower
Top Notes
- Blood Orange
- Lime
- Blood Mandarin
- Lemon
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Tiare Flower
Base Notes
- Powdery Notes
- Musk
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Evening
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
City of Stars by Louis Vuitton belongs to the citrus fragrance family. A luminous burst of sparkling citrus unfolds into a breezy floral heart and a soft, musky sandalwood drydown. City of Stars opens with Blood Orange, Lime, Blood Mandarin, Lemon, and Bergamot. The heart brings Tiare Flower. It dries down to Powdery Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood.
How to wear City of Stars
On skin, City of Stars by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, outdoor, and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf. Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays City of Stars : 1 spray Flowerbomb and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
City of Stars opens with Blood Orange, Lime, Blood Mandarin, Lemon, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Tiare Flower.
It dries down to Powdery Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with City of Stars
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 1 spray Flowerbomb
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Voce Viva by Valentino
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 2 sprays Voce Viva
Chrome by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chrome on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 2 sprays Chrome
Hamptons by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and musk.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hamptons on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 2 sprays Hamptons
Pairings to approach with care
Black Afgano by Nasomatto
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Afgano has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Afgano brings a woody contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Afgano on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 1 spray Black Afgano
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 30/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays City of Stars : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf — Both include bergamot and musk.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include lemon, bergamot, and musk.
- Voce Viva by Valentino — Both include bergamot, musk, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for City of Stars?
City of Stars opens with Blood Orange, Lime, Blood Mandarin, Lemon, and Bergamot. The heart brings Tiare Flower. It dries down to Powdery Notes, Musk, and Sandalwood.
How long does City of Stars last, and how strong is it?
City of Stars by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear City of Stars?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, outdoor, and evening.
What layers well with City of Stars?
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk. Apply City of Stars first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays City of Stars : 1 spray Flowerbomb.
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