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Eau de parfum

A Lab on Fire California Snow

Gender image: Unisex
Gender:
Unisex
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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Imagine a fragrance that transports you to a winter day in California, where snow falls on green meadows, creating an amazing contrast of nature.

This is California Snow by A Lab on Fire, released in 2017 as an eau de parfum.

This unisex masterpiece embodies the spirit of experimentation characteristic of the brand, instantly captivating perfume lovers with its fresh and inspiring character.

Identity and Release History

California Snow is a vivid example of the creative approach of A Lab on Fire, a brand that since 2011 has been known as the "burning laboratory" of fragrances.

Released in 2017, it quickly became a cult favorite in niche perfumery, offering a unique blend of floral and woody accords.

Its name reflects the unexpected harmony of cold and warm, making it ideal for those seeking unconventional experiences.

As an eau de parfum, California Snow has a rich formula that ensures long-lasting wear and gradual development on the skin.

It is positioned as unisex, meaning it suits everyone who appreciates complex and multifaceted compositions, regardless of gender.

Positioning and Wearability

This fragrance has a medium trail that leaves a soft yet noticeable trace, perfect for daily use or special occasions.

It pairs well with various styles and seasons, especially in spring and fall when its fresh and earthy notes resonate most harmoniously.

For best results, apply it to pulse points like wrists and neck, allowing body heat to help unveil all facets of the composition.

If California Snow resonates with you, you might be interested in similar fragrances such as Banana Republic Wildblue, L’essence de Mastenbroek Eau de Polder, or Lazell, Dalley & Co Ardor.

Each offers its own unique nuances, but they all share a love for natural and expressive accords.

Creators and Influence

Behind the creation of California Snow is the talented perfumer Mackenzie Reilly, whose expertise and creative approach gave the fragrance depth and originality.

Her work on this release highlights the philosophy of A Lab on Fire—bold experiments and attention to detail, making the brand one of the most innovative in the industry.

California Snow not only reinforced the brand's reputation as a master of niche fragrances but also inspired many perfumers to create similar complex compositions.

To learn more about other brand projects, visit the official website, where you'll find up-to-date information and collections.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid in California Snow begins with a fresh and cozy start: chamomile and grass create a green meadow sensation, while sage adds aromatic depth, and sugar and tea lend a sweet and soothing note.

In the heart of the composition, warm and natural chords unfold: hay and hemp create an earthy background, which harmoniously blends with delicate narcissus and elegant rose.

The base of the fragrance is anchored by sturdy and cozy notes: cedar and vetiver provide woody longevity, while earthy notes (soil) and musk add sensuality and durability, making this scent memorable from the first to the last chord.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand A Lab on Fire
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.alabonfire.la
Year of production 2017
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

Composition pyramid

Chamomile
Grass
Sage
Hay
Hemp
Narcissus
Cedar
Earthy Notes
Vetiver

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Fragrance characteristics

based on 7 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
14%
Unisex
71%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
0%
Sport
12%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
25%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
0%
Office
25%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
22%
Spring
Spring
22%
Summer
Summer
22%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
0%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
17%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
14%
On the wrist
14%
On the knees
14%
On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
14%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
25%
Calm
25%
Excitement
0%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
Similar fragrances
Ardor
Ardor
Lazell, Dalley & Co
Eau de parfum
Similarity according to users
33%
Mammoth
Mammoth
Caswell Massey
Eau de toilette
Similarity according to users
33%
Wildblue
Wildblue
Banana Republic
Eau de toilette
Similarity according to users
33%
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