Duran Duran NeoRio bottle Duran Duran NeoRio
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2025 Year 2018
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Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait bottle Il Capriccio del Maestro

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Duran Duran NeoRio
This one's a proper love-or-hate affair. NeoRio is an indulgent, boozy amber that's divisive but undeniably bold and complex. Prepare for a rich, syrupy experience that isn't for the faint-hearted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Il Capriccio del Maestro
If you're after a beast mode version of Ambre Narguile or Angel's Share, this is your jam. It's a sweet, spicy, powerhouse that doesn't just fill a room, it owns it. A safe blind buy for fans of the genre, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 7% 7%
Fruity 5% 2%
Green 7% 1%
Sweet 39% 44%
Warm 26% 33%
Woody 10% 8%
Earthy 16% 13%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 3% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Duran Duran NeoRio
Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 31% vs 29%
Only in Duran Duran NeoRio
Fig 30% Labdanum 21% Elemi 17%
Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro
Cinnamon 28% Spicy 25% Orchid 18%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 20%

Accords

Duran Duran NeoRio Il Capriccio del Maestro
100%
Amber
60%
87%
Warm Spicy
100%
96%
Sweet
84%
95%
Woody
57%
94%
Balsamic
50%
Vanilla
81%
76%
Fruity
65%
Rum
57%
Honey
60%
Cinnamon
60%
56%
Patchouli
Tobacco
54%
51%
Aromatic
48%
Metallic
Amber shared
100%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
100%
Sweet shared
96%
84%
Woody shared
95%
57%
Balsamic shared
94%
50%
81%
76%
Rum shared
65%
57%
60%
60%
56%
54%
51%
48%

Performance

Duran Duran NeoRio Il Capriccio del Maestro
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Duran Duran NeoRio

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and projection, coupled with its dense, sweet, and boozy character, make it ill-suited for the office or sport. However, these same qualities shine on a date or during formal winter events where its warmth and complexity can be appreciated without overwhelming.

Il Capriccio del Maestro

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'out of this world' performance and 'thick, chunky sillage', this extrait is far too strong for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its commanding presence is an asset, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Sweet, Woody accords and Labdanum, Rum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Duran Duran NeoRio
Il Capriccio del Maestro
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