Etienne Aigner 2015 EDP

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Cara Mia

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Etienne Aigner Cara Mia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Cara Mia opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Labdanum, and Frankincense. Etienne Aigner's Cara Mia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Cara Mia is a divisive one - some find its blend of spiced warmth and powdery florals effortlessly elegant, while others are put off by a sharpness that comes across as cleaning product. If you're after a sophisticated, warm scent that steers clear of overt sweetness, this could be your surprisingly sensual blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Confident
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Cara Mia Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and lasting warmth make it quite versatile. While some find it office-friendly, others note its sensual quality and impressive longevity, suggesting it's equally at home on a date or for casual wear, though perhaps a bit much for active sports.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cara Mia opens with a zingy yet warm burst of pepper, cardamom, and citrus, quickly ushering in a heart of soft iris, sweet peach, and delicate jasmine. It settles into a luxurious base of balsamic labdanum and frankincense, earthy patchouli, and a clean, comforting musk. Expect a journey from sharp spice to a long-lasting, sophisticated warmth.

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