Cactus Garden

Cactus Garden by Louis Vuitton is a distinctive, unisex citrus fragrance centered around lemongrass, bergamot, and yerba mate, delivering a fresh, herbal, and slightly earthy character. It opens with a vibrant burst of lemongrass and bergamot, creating a crisp, zingy sensation that feels both energetic and serene. The scent evolves into a quieter, green tea-like dry-down with subtle herbal depth and a faint, glycerin-like sweetness, evoking a lush oasis or a serene cactus garden. It’s balanced, minimalist, and quietly sophisticated, with an airy, almost meditative quality that makes it ideal for warm days, casual wear, or as a refreshing personal ritual. Performance is notably limited: longevity is moderate to short, lasting about 3–4 hours on skin and up to 24 hours on clothing, with sillage remaining moderate to intimate. Despite its character, the fragrance is rarely described as overpowering or bold—more like a serene, fleeting moment of freshness that lingers just long enough to be noticed. Many appreciate it as a unique, elegant alternative to typical summer citrus scents, though the price is frequently criticized as steep relative to performance.