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Krigler Charming California 215 EDP Perfume Review

Krigler Charming California

To celebrate their West Coast expansion to The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Krigler created a perfume inspired by the glamour of California. 215 Charming California is a fresh citrus that’s like sunbathing in Californian sunshine.

Charming California opens with a fresh, bitter citrus that reminds me of a juicy pomelo. It’s like fresh, tart pomelo and grapefruit with green leaves. It’s surprisingly realistic. The heart of Charming California is a clean green floral – a mix of delicate blossoms like lily of the valley with a crisp green tea. It dries down to a slightly “chlorine”, poolside green tea with astringent woods.

Claire Trevor

Notes listed include coriander, orange blossom, green tea, Bulgarian rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, cedar and sandalwood. Launched in 2015. PERFUMER – Ben Krigler

Give Charming California a try if you like citrus florals or green tea scents. Or if you like perfumes like Hermès Pamplemousse Rose, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune, Fresh Hesperides, Ormonde Jayne Osmanthus and/or L’Occitane Thé Vert au Jasmin. This perfume is marketed as unisex (all perfumes are) but it does lean more traditionally feminine.

Charming California is a “light” fragrance in that it’s an airy citrus floral. Projection and longevity are average.

215 Charming California comes in two sizes with the 1.7 oz retailing for $220 at Krigler. Samples are also available for purchase.

Victoria’s Final EauPINIONGrapefruit green tea. It’s pretty and light. These usually aren’t “me” fragrances but I do see this working well in warmer climates, like SoCal.

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*Disclaimer – Sample provided by PR. I am not financially compensated for my review. My opinions are my own. Product pic from the brand. Claire Trevor pic from www.fanpix.net.