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California for Men joined the Max Factor portfolio in 1990.
Country of origin — the United States, and that already says something about the quality. California for Men Max Factor — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
Some fragrances simply live on the skin — this one becomes part of it. The official website of Max Factor — http://www.crazylibellule.org.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of California for Men evolves as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of Max Factor is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Balsamic, Fruit, Citrus and Green. It also reaches into Earthy / Mossy, Wood, Spicy and Whiteflower.
In a unified mixed pyramid the notes arrive together with a airy lemon mood: Amber, Apple, Bergamot, Fern, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin.
The inner phases are felt as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The accord profile is shaped by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Fruit without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Musc, Wood, Spicy and Mineral expand the olfactory volume in the background. The gender direction is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
In summary California for Men holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Max Factor |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.maxfactor.com |
| Year of production | 1990 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Procter & Gamble |
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