Farmacia SS. Annunziata EDP

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Cara

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Farmacia SS. Annunziata Cara is an Eau de Parfum. Cara opens with Sugar and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Almond and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Powdery and Amber. Farmacia SS. Annunziata's Cara carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Cara is a 'love-it-or-hate-it' gourmand that smells like fluffy, powdery almond marshmallows to some, and synthetic play-dough or even plastic to others. If you're after a unique, sweet almond, it's worth a sniff, but expect some polarisation.
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  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Soft
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Cara Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vanilla57%
Sugar43%
Heartas listed
Almond60%
Caramel40%
Baseas listed
Powdery62%
Amber38%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its moderate sillage and sweet, comforting notes, Cara is best suited for casual wear and dates where its 'hug in a bottle' warmth can be appreciated up close. It's generally too sweet and intimate for formal events and completely unsuitable for sport, but could be worn in a relaxed office environment if applied sparingly.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a distinct sugary vanilla, Cara quickly introduces a prominent almond note, often described as 'play-doughy' or 'marzipan'. This evolves into a soft, powdery heart where a delicate caramel blends with the almond. The drydown settles into a cosy amber and fluffy vanilla, maintaining a sweet, almost edible quality throughout, with some detecting a surprising depth and warmth.

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