Dana California
The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and woody. It opens with aldehydes, moves to cedar and floral notes and dries down to amber and benzoin.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
California notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Dana California in detail
Dana is the house behind California.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Loewe Esencia De Loewe and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
The style of California
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include pine tree needles and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
California price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lanvin Arpege but less than Loewe Esencia De Loewe and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Dana perfumes worth knowing
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by No Limit, Fathom and Toujours Moi.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Loewe Esencia De Loewe and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like California
Similar picks to try: Loewe Esencia De Loewe (7 shared notes), Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (8 shared notes), Karl Lagerfeld Photo (6 shared notes) and Lanvin Arpege (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear California?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did California come out?
It came out in 1989.
What is the best season for it?
Fall and spring.