Mykonos California is a fresh aromatic-citrus extrait de parfum for men, built around mandarin, lemon and cool aquatic notes. It captures a carefree summer holiday on the Californian coast: crisp and bright at first, then softened by juicy lychee and a refined woody base. Browse more zesty scents in the citrus collection.
How Mykonos California develops on skin
The opening is a splash of mandarin orange and lemon, clean and sparkling. In the heart, aquatic notes keep the beachside freshness going while lavender, rosemary, cardamom and geranium add an aromatic, slightly herbal polish. Lychee brings a lush sweetness, a little like a lychee margarita by the pool. As it dries down, teak wood and vetiver cut through the freshness and tonka bean adds a soft warmth, leaving a trail that feels classic and quietly sophisticated.
Longevity, sillage and projection
Mykonos rates the longevity of California at 9+ hours, with strong projection and moderate to strong sillage. Strong projection means the people around you will clearly notice it; the sillage leaves a noticeable trail without filling the room. How long any perfume lasts also depends on your skin and the climate.
When to wear California and who it suits
This is a spring and summer scent through and through. Its moderate intensity makes it easy to wear every day, at work and even for sport, where heavier perfumes feel out of place. It is made with men in mind, and anyone who likes clean citrus with an aromatic edge will feel at home in it. For more ideas, see our guide to the best Mykonos perfumes for men.
15 ml, 50 ml or 100 ml?
Mykonos California comes in 15 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml, all as extrait de parfum. The 15 ml miniature, roughly 150 sprays, is the easiest way to try it or take it on holiday. A 50 ml bottle holds roughly 500 sprays, which is plenty to get to know the scent or to keep one in your gym bag. If California becomes your warm-weather signature, the 100 ml gives you twice as much of it.
