Caprissimo

This scent was released far before 2009 - I have a bottle from 1997, and it wasn't even new at that time. I'm not sure if it was reformulated in 2009, which could be the case. In any event, my vintage bottle has aged beautifully and is a shining jewel in my collection. The bright top note of citrusy bergamot is radiant alongside the floral bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and frangipani - these notes are unashamed to be bold and indolic, and their treatment is closer in character to scents from the mid-twentieth century. The base in the vintage formulation has a prominent ambergris backbone, the likes of which are rare to find today due to certain regulations. I love the hints of spice and warm resins, and it reminds me of days long gone. I think perhaps this vintage-style beauty couldn't appease modern noses, and it seems to have been discontinued based on the Carthusia website. Knowing that, I'll treasure my bottle all the more now.

Another vote for this one reminding of Fidji. It has the same quality that you can sense sweet flowers, yet it's not overall a sweet scent. I love the combination of creamy gardenias & ylang and equally potent breezy lilacs and honeysuckles. It smells modern but has a classic structure - fresh bergamot gives a sparkling beginning, but in the last phase a warm soft spiciness lingers on my skin. Very good lasting-power, moderate silage and strangely addictive to my nose.

Oh why couldn't I have discovered this before it was discontinued!!! I found a small bottle on ebay and have completely fallen in love with it. On me, this is a very multi-hued fragrance which does not remind me of anything specific but a new creation of its own. The floral aroma sifts through filters of different spicy or green angles and entices absolutely and gently. I must find more of it!

This is quite beautiful. Extrememly nice on clothes as well as on the skin. Nice elegant classy day fragrance that can be used any time of the year. Also, it's also very nice to mix and layer. Just a beautiful floral and well worth the try :)

Visiting Florida right now. Nice, warm spring weather....70-75 and moderate humidity. Tried this perfume and really like it. Can't wait to wear this this spring in Chicago. EDIT It did not disappoint in our lovely, humid, Chicago weather.