Gelsomini di Capri 2017

Finally a new release of an old formula that out shines the original. I owned the 2009 Gelsomini di Capri and ended up deciding to trade it. This 2017 version is completely different....in the best way possible. A realistic jasmine with citrus notes opens the perfume — there’s nothing indolic or dirty about it. Ginger and what I think is broom emerge with other notes in the dry down. I believe it’s the broom note that is making others think of bubblegum, but no matter, I love this fresh take on an old subject; jasmine dominant perfumes are usually not my favorite, but I love this one. I don’t get the big sweaty florals (orange blossom, ylang and rose) like I do in the previous incarnation. This ends up being more of an herbal infused jasmine. I’m getting more than three hours of projection. Really lovely.

This perfume really stands out for me, I have never smelled anything like this before. This jasmine scent is nothing like any jasmine based fragrance I have ever owned or smelled, such a beautiful sunny scent. No neroli for me here, at least not distinctly. This smells a bit vintage, not a perfume for a very young woman in my opinion. Very rich, powerful at the beginning, longevity is moderate on my skin. I got many compliments for this. Just a sniff of it takes me back to Capri. I decided to buy two of Carthusia perfumes there and singled Gelsomini first and later also Mediterraneo out of their amazing collection. Great buy. This review is for the eau de parfume version.

This is my partner, Miss Lorraine's signature scent. She discovered it when first visiting the Isle of Capri. We went there together a couple of years back, bought her another bottle, and now have been glad to see that it is easily ordered over the Internet. It is heavy on the jasmine in a way that is beautiful. Miss Lorraine is a girly-girl, despite being in her early 60s. The scent is as pretty and feminine as she is and it just seems the perfect scent for her. Although she does wear other fragrances, this is the one I associate most with her. There's nothing loud or brash about this perfume; it's just pure feminine, floral beauty.

Gelsomini di Capri by Carthusia is an airy, gingery, Jasmine blended to avoid any indolic heaviness. It warms wonderfully on the skin, creating a sillage that feels fresh and clean, never cloying. It is a long lasting fragrance with moderate projection. It loses its luster in cooler climates but absolutely sings in the summer. A warm weather favorite!

This is very interesting and unique. The orange blossom and the jasmine blend nicely. It is very summer. There's something almost food-like about it, perhaps that's the ginger and vanilla. It makes you think about bicycling through Italy in the summer. There's a strange bubblegum accord in here. This has amazing longevity. 12+ hours for me.