Carthusia 2009 EDT

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Caprissimo

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Carthusia Caprissimo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Caprissimo opens with Blood Mandarin, Bergamot, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Green Notes, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Clean Musk. Carthusia's Caprissimo carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, Caprissimo is a retro floral for those who appreciate a challenging classic. Some find it beautiful and complex; others, a scrubber. Definitely sample first.
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Caprissimo Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

With its strong sillage and moderate longevity, Caprissimo can be quite present, making it less ideal for a close-quarters office setting unless applied sparingly. Its bold, complex floral nature lends itself well to formal events and date nights, where its vintage charm can shine. It's a bit too rich for casual wear or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Caprissimo opens with a bright, zesty burst of blood mandarin and bergamot, quickly entwining with a rich, indolic bouquet of gardenia, jasmine, and lilac. As it settles, a verdant heart emerges, featuring hyacinth and green notes, underscored by subtle spices like clove and the lush sweetness of honeysuckle. The base offers a classic dry-down of warm cedar and sandalwood, softened by clean musk and a hint of mysterious myrrh and ambergris, lending a timeless, almost vintage quality.

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