Cactus Garden

12 reseñas

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• Espartaco

  May 8, 2021

  

  Absolutely ridiculous. When I thought Louis Vuitton perfumes couldn’t surprise me anymore, here comes another one that makes the previous mediocre ones I’ve tried from the house seem like nectar of the gods compared to Cactus Garden. I was drawn to the name as it suggested a refreshing, sweet plant-based milk like aloe vera, and the bottle designed by Marc Newson, which are all stunning. The shock was when I sprayed it and brought my nose close, thinking ‘Lemon Mistol!’ And that’s exactly what it smells like. But the worst isn’t just the scent; it’s the texture, the packaging, the body and bitterness on the tongue—it’s the same as lemon mistol, lemon fairy, citronella-scented mosquito repellent candles, yellow candles bought in Chinese shops or a hardware store, lemon verbena stuffed into a vein, an artificial, unbearable, chemical, caustic, overwhelming and unbreathable violation, with the same quality as a lemon-flavoured Monster Energy drink. This isn’t a perfume; it’s straight up one of those dubious-quality burning essences sold in discount bazaars, but trapped in a flashy bottle with a suggestive name to sell it for two hundred quid. Saying it’s a joke is an understatement. PS. Only at the very end does a faint hint of toasted, herbal sweetness emerge, like mate, accompanied by a hint of green tea and bitter bergamot from the fur of Arden’s Green Tea, but it still doesn’t save it. Asking for two hundred euros for such a bargain is having your money well spent, especially when houses like Frederic Malle offer treasures in a similar price range. Louis Vuitton perfumes do good work, though some houses like Byredo and others are a bit irregular. PS II. I’m stunned by the quality of bottles for things like this or the latest Lutens (I’m still recovering from having to smell Bapteme du Feu or Des Clous par une Peau). They’re not bad or worse, no, the issue is they smell like floor cleaner or cheap candles, with that same kick in the nose you get from opening a bottle of Mercadona floor cleaner. I suppose the time for making exquisite perfumes with scales, textures, perfumes with dimension and depth, like an Iris Nobile from Aqua di Parma, to name one, has been lost.

• Espartaco

  May 27, 2021

  

  Absurdly ridiculous. I thought LV couldn’t surprise me anymore, but this makes their previous mediocrity seem like divine elixirs. I was drawn to the name by some sweet plant-based milk and the Marc Newson bottle, which are gorgeous, but the shock came when I smelled it: LEMON MYRTLE! That’s what it smells like, and the worst part is that the texture and bitterness on the tongue are the same as cheap citronella or lemon balm candles. It’s a chemical violation, caustic and unbreathable, with the quality of artificial soda. It’s not perfume; it’s bazaar essence in a pretty bottle to sell at a high price. Saying it’s a joke is an understatement. Only at the end do you notice a faint aftertaste of mate and green tea, but it saves nothing. Asking for two hundred euros for this is having it easy, especially when houses like Frederic Malle offer jewels at similar prices. LV makes irregular perfumes like Byredo. I’m stunned by the quality of bottles for things like this or the latest Lutens; they smell like floor cleaners or cheap candles, with that kick in the nose of a Mercadona lemon. I suppose the time for making perfumes with dimension and depth has been lost.

• minixito12

  February 15, 2023

  

  My first review to do it justice. I respect the opinion below, but it doesn’t match mine. Cactus Garden is one of the few perfumes that, besides pleasing me, actually make me feel. It brings me peace and tranquility, and I absolutely love it. It’s my spring scent; it smells unique. I’ve tried many greens like Green Irish Tweed, but I keep coming back to this. It aligns with many experts I’ve tried: they loved it and said they’d never heard anything like it. To me, it doesn’t smell of lemon or myrtle; I think it’s bergamot. It’s rounded, without harsh citrus notes. It’s in my top 10, number one for spring. Perhaps it’s more personal than a crowd-pleaser. Every nose is a different world.

• Davik81

  June 30, 2023

  

  And the Cactus? Smells citrusy with a spicy hint and is totally harmless. Everyone can do what they want with their money, but it doesn’t justify the price.

• Gabopucher

  July 31, 2024

  

  Can you imagine a sun-drenched garden in summer, with fresh air and green leaves? That’s how Cactus Garden smells. It’s not a damp green, but a luminous, light one. It begins with a soft bergamot that wakes the senses, followed by a smoky touch of mate, and finishes with a clean, creamy lemon grass, like a nature’s embrace. The longevity is moderate, the trail moderate but noticeable. Ideal for spring and summer, day or night. The good: it’s addictive and unique, like a sunny stroll. The bad: it’s not for everyone; if you’re seeking projection across metres, you might want to look elsewhere.

• nneestorr

  March 10, 2025

  

  To me, it smells more of plant than citrus. The opening is strong, but it improves as it dries down… although ultimately, it’s not for me.

• nneestorr

  March 13, 2025

  

  In my opinion, it’s more of a herbal perfume than a citrus one. The opening is sharp, but it improves as it dries down… but definitely a no for me.

• Sergiosia

  March 30, 2025

  

  Just bought it and I love it: it makes me feel wonderful. It’s a perfect balance, high quality, elegant, and evokes a holiday without being aquatic or sleepy.

• antonhofficial

  May 23, 2025

  

  Does anyone know where to buy it? I absolutely adore it. 😍

• antonhofficial

  May 23, 2025

  

  Looking for someone to sell me this, I absolutely loved it! 😍

• Emilio E.M.G.

  June 16, 2025

  

  It’s like stumbling upon a lush, fresh corner filled with grass wet from a small waterfall after hours walking on arid paths in summer… that sudden sensation of being in paradise. This is what Cactus Garden gives me. One of my favourite LV scents. 😍

• Emilio E.M.G.

  June 19, 2025

  

  Finding this scent is like stumbling upon a lush, damp corner after hours of walking in dry heat; it’s my personal paradise and one of LV’s finest. 😍