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Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri

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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri opens with Citron and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly divisive flanker of Light Blue, Beauty of Capri offers an undeniably pleasant, albeit subtle, fresh citrus scent for summer, but many feel it's just a weaker retread of previous releases. Expect short wear time.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Masculine
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Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citron61%
Bergamot39%
Heartas listed
Petitgrain100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver51%
Cedar49%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and fresh, clean character make it suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. However, its poor longevity and lack of 'wow' factor reduce its appeal for dates or formal events, where a more impactful scent is often desired. Many reviews highlight it as a great summer scent for leisure time.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Imagine a bright, zesty opening of citron and bergamot, like a sun-drenched Italian morning. This soon mellows into the subtly green, clean heart of petitgrain, adding a refined, leafy nuance. The drydown grounds the fragrance with a soft, earthy blend of cedar and vetiver, bringing a touch of sophisticated woodiness to the bright top notes.

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