Aria di Capri

I have this, Mediterraneo and Io Capri and I have to say that all three have a similar vibe. Which is: bright citrus aromatics to wear on your summer holidays. All three start citrus-sharp and a bit spicy. Aria is the sweetest and most floral of the three, probably due to the sweet non-fecal jasmine and pinky rose, which are there even in the original citrus burst. Bay, cedar, and musk are present at the gate as well - bay especially strongly. This is not a bouquet scent, but a brisk and aromatic citrus, heavy on the pith, with florals sprinkled around the edges. Compared to Mediterraneo and Io Capri, though, it's much sweeter and leans more feminine. It reminds me of an Italian villa surrounded by lemon and bay trees, the sun shining in a blue sky and a vase of flowers on a table outside. This is definitely an outside, summery scent. The smell of sunshine and light and green things growing. I'm on my second bottle.

In 1983, I traveled to Italy for the first time. My cousins took me to Capri. As a souvenir I bought a tiny bottle of Aria di Capri. I loved this perfume so so much. I would wear it infrequently to save it. I searched for it many times, including on a trip to Ischia where I thought I would find it (didn't get over to Capri that time). Then in a boutique shop they were selling Aria di Capri. I thought how wonderful that I can have this scent once again. It is not the same as the 'original' I bought many years ago. The original had a sweetness to it that the new version does not. The new formulation is more acrid and chemical. Still a great fragrance that I wear when I want to smell summer. p.s. I still have the little bottle in the original box, with a paper description of why and how the monks made Aria di Capri. I will photograph it and post it on my profile if I can.

Aria opens like an aria . It starts subtle and not overwhelming. Its character appears in the long-run and dry down. After the citric fresh start it gets louder and projects strong. In the middle there is a solo of a spicy green scent mixed with flowers that stays until the end. Aria has some class but subtle and y can smell the policy of carthusia to work with high quality ingredients and natural scent. No aldehyde as someone proclaims in her review but honest non toxic ingredients. Carthusia uses the Mediterranean flower and spicy culture as was know in the 18th and 19th century (read the history of this house). It is the real Capri smell y also can find in the Italian gastronomic tradition. Again a great and natural unisex perfume form this special and great house. When to wear? I think in spring and fall it is at its best and yes in all events.

I've worn chanel exclusif 1932 as a signature scent day and night for well over 9 yrs until my perfume friend suggested I smell this perfume she had and she was right. If you like chypre. Aldehydes. That has this old Hollywood glamour feel. I was so crazy about it especially the dry down that gives a completely different journey than the opening and middle. Immensely enjoyed it that I almost emptied the bottle bought it june almost emptied august. Spraying day and night. Would I buy it again? Mmmmm not sure, as it needs a certain mind set and vibe to be in. Definitely worth a try if you like this classic glamour aldehyde chypre feel. Price point is also amazing for the quality, silage, and performance.

This beauty starts with a modern vintage aldehyic floral green salty aura. After a while fruity and perfectly blended animalic, not dirty, like civet or castorium accords are coming through, perhaps from Jasmin, it has jammy and milky undertone too. It’s still have beautiful aura around my hand I just cant stop sniffing even after few hours. This creation I would expect more from gorgeous Sarah Baker creations not so from Carthusia but nonetheless it is a beauty. A unisex fragrance suited for people who dont to want smell like every third person. Something vintage with modern twist but still irresistible and unique.