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Celestial Stone by In The Box
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Celestial Stone

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3.5334 votes · 2 reviewsMALE

Celestial Stone opens with bright citrus and a distinctly peppery kick, then settles into a cleaner vetiver-led dry-down that feels airy and sharp. It has a fresh daytime profile, but not a soft one. This looks like a good sample-first option for anyone who enjoys crisp, masculine citrus fragrances with bite. The opening may feel too pointed for some, while the later.

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144 VOTES
LONGEVITY
68
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25 votes
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Strong
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LOVE / HATE
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PRICE VALUE
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Fair
26 votes
RR SCORE
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Building evidence
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Ratings34
Reviews2
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Performance appears dependable for a fresh fragrance. Community votes lean moderate to long lasting, and projection looks mostly moderate, with some people getting a stronger effect. Based on the small review sample, it may give a good several hours of wear without turning into an especially loud scent.

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Java vetiver oil

Celestial Stone smells bright, peppery, and dry. Bergamot and mandarin provide a quick burst of citrus, but the character quickly turns fresh spicy, aromatic, and slightly woody, with neroli keeping things airy and Java vetiver giving the base a crisp green-earthy finish.

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Soft Spicy
Earthy
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The accords suggest a fragrance that stays sharp and structured rather than plush. Fresh spicy and citrus lead the experience, while aromatic and woody facets keep it masculine and clean. The earthy, green, and herbal touches from vetiver help the dry-down feel drier and more tailored than juicy or sweet.

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It looks easiest to wear in summer and spring. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.

Pros & Cons

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Bright citrus with a peppery signature

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Fresh profile suits warm weather well

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Dry-down seems smoother than the opening

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Vetiver base adds clean structure

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Useful daytime and office style

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More character than a generic fresh scent

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Good value appears to be a strength

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Can suit fans of crisp masculine citrus

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Moderate projection is easy to wear

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Promising option if you like Meteore-style freshness

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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Opening may feel too sharp for some

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Pepper can dominate early wear

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Limited review base means some uncertainty

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A few wearers may get a cleaning-product effect

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Not the safest blind buy

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May lack softness or creaminess

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Projection may stay lower than expected

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Probably less suited to cold evenings

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If you dislike vetiver dryness, it may feel lean

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Similarity claims should be sampled, not assumed

Fragranxe Review

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“Celestial Stone Review”

Celestial Stone is built around a simple idea, fresh citrus with pepper and vetiver, but the way it wears matters more than the note list. On paper, bergamot, mandarin, neroli, peppers, and vetiver suggest a clean modern masculine. In wear, it seems to open with more bite than that structure first implies.

The first impression is bright, brisk, and pepper-heavy. The citrus gives it lift, but the pepper accord appears to shape the identity early on. Instead of reading soft or juicy, it comes across sharper and more angular. That sharper opening is the main dividing line in the available feedback. One review calls it a wonderful cheapie and praises its personality, while another says it can lean a little toward cleaning-product territory before the fragrance settles.

That matters because Celestial Stone does not seem to show its best side immediately. The stronger evidence suggests it improves in the dry-down. As the opening calms, the fragrance appears cleaner, more breathable, and more balanced. Neroli likely helps keep the middle airy rather than heavy, and the vetiver base seems to give it a dry, tidy finish instead of a sweet or creamy one. The result sounds more linen-fresh than shower-gel fresh, with a crisp, polished edge.

This profile makes the fragrance easiest to place in warm weather and daytime use. Community voting leans toward spring and summer, with day wear ahead of night. That fits the composition. Citrus, aromatic facets, and green-spicy vetiver usually feel more natural in heat, at work, or in casual settings than in cold weather evenings. If you want a fresh scent that feels a little more assertive and textured than a standard blue fragrance, Celestial Stone may appeal.

Performance looks solid rather than extreme. Longevity voting leans moderate to long lasting, and sillage mostly sits in the moderate range. One review mentions around six hours with low projection, which suggests wear can vary by skin and expectations. It does not read as a loud room-filler, and that is probably a good thing for this style. A fresh spicy citrus with moderate projection is often easier to use regularly.

The big question is whether the style suits your taste. If you enjoy a fresh fragrance with a peppery snap up top and a dry woody finish underneath, Celestial Stone has a clear lane. If you prefer smoother citrus, softer neroli, or something immediately pleasant from the first spray, the opening may frustrate you. The value angle looks strong, though, and that may be where it earns attention. It seems best approached as an affordable fresh spicy option that settles better than it starts.

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What does Celestial Stone smell like?+

It smells like a fresh citrus fragrance with a strong peppery edge. Bergamot and mandarin give it brightness early on, then neroli, multiple peppers, and vetiver create a drier, sharper, slightly woody finish.

Is Celestial Stone similar to Louis Vuitton Meteore?+

One supplied review says it becomes very close to Meteore after the first 20 minutes, especially in the dry-down. That is useful as a reference point, but the evidence is still limited, so it is better treated as a comparison worth testing rather than a guaranteed one-to-one match.

Is Celestial Stone very peppery?+

Yes, the opening appears to lean noticeably peppery. Review evidence suggests that the first stage can feel sharper and more aggressive than the dry-down.

Does Celestial Stone get smoother after the opening?+

Usually yes. The available reviews suggest the opening can be a bit harsh or cleaning-product-like to some people, while the dry-down becomes more pleasant and easier to wear.

How long does Celestial Stone last?+

The vote pattern points to moderate to long-lasting wear overall. One review mentions around 6 hours, so a sensible expectation is a respectable workday scent rather than an ultra-persistent one.

Is Celestial Stone strong or subtle?+

It looks more moderate than loud. Sillage votes lean moderate, with some support for strong projection, so it is unlikely to feel tiny, but it does not read like an overpowering fresh scent either.

When should you wear Celestial Stone?+

It looks best suited to spring and summer, especially daytime wear. The bright citrus opening and clean, airy character fit warm weather and casual or office settings.

Is Celestial Stone good for the office?+

It can be, especially once the opening settles. The fresh citrus, neroli, and vetiver profile is easy to place in daytime settings, though the sharper first 20 minutes may matter if you want something very soft from the start.

Is Celestial Stone a safe blind buy?+

Probably not for everyone. The sharp peppery opening and occasional cleaning-product impression make sampling the safer move, especially if you are sensitive to brisk citrus-spice openings.

Does Celestial Stone smell clean?+

Yes, but in a crisp, dry way rather than a soapy powdery way. One review compares the dry-down to fresh linen, while another finds part of it a bit cleaner-product-like, so the clean effect may land differently depending on your taste.

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Most Reviewed#26,995
Best Longevity#11,744
Best Sillage#24,228
Price Value#8,996

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The clearest comparison in the supplied evidence is Louis Vuitton Meteore, with one review saying Celestial Stone gets very close after the first 20 minutes. That is useful, but the sample size is too small for a hard dupe claim. If that crisp citrus, pepper, and clean airy dry-down is what you want, this seems worth testing in that lane. If you want something softer and immediately polished, sample before assuming it will scratch the same itch.

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