Carthusia Caprissimo
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is lilac and gardenia. The heart brings blue hyacinth and carnation. On the skin it settles into white musk and ambergris. Overall it smells floral and white floral.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Caprissimo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Carthusia Caprissimo
Caprissimo comes from Carthusia.
Carthusia perfumes worth knowing
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
The style of Caprissimo
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by white floral and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and white floral smells and notes like blue hyacinth and white musk. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle and myrrh. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
What Caprissimo costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Moschino but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Jil Sander #4.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Jil Sander #4 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and ambergris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Caprissimo
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (6 shared notes), Moschino Variety (5 shared notes) and Moschino (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Caprissimo project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear Caprissimo?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.