Io Capri

Io Capri is a very unique aromatic fragrance. Truly an Italian style fragrance! To my nose it’s mostly leaning on the fig, eucalyptus and mint with some airy florals and marine notes. The tea leaves come along after a few minutes. To me it is a distinctly masculine fragrance beacause of the dominating mint and eucalyptus notes. The base is very weak so don’t expect too much of the seaweed and tobacco blossom. I got an EdP sample a few months ago and now I must have a full bottle. I will probably go with the Extrait version, since it might have better longevity. Don’t blind buy since the scent profile is a bit unusual. Edit: Just recieved a bottle of the extrait. Very, very nice smelling indeed. The difference to the EdP is not huge. The extrait has smoother edges but projects really well. I recieved Montale’s Black Aoud in the same shipment, put three sprays of each on my arms. Io Capri is all I have been smelling for the past 5 hours. That says something. It’s heavier on the fig and tea notes, but the citrus aspect is less pronounced. Something in there also creates a mild soapy effect, but most certainly not in a bad way. Longevity seems to be good. This bottle will unfortunately not last very long.

What a complex confection! It has that dry, fruity aura which (to me) captures the heart of the Mediterranean: dusty, herbal-woody and some dignified sweetness. It reminds me of how the air would smell while sitting on the veranda of a Tuscan villa on a hot afternoon in October. Fragrance, if nothing else, stimulates the imagination. Carthusia creates some magic in this and their other glorious, exceptional fragrances. Update: I wore it today out and about. I love it more than ever, but that's not helpful. Fig is dominant and a lovely, petsistent dry sweetness. I adore this! I'm putting this as a late summer/fall fragrance. I wore it today on a dreary winter Portland (OR) day and felt ... hmmm ... more grounded. It's definitely not a winter, cold season frag, but in that season, it may work to "dehydrate" an otherwise soggy situation. I love dry scents: sweet, nutty, woody, earthy. Io works pleasantly in this palette.

What a lovely Mediterranean illusion this is! An aromatic powerhouse bursting with vivid citrus and a crisp minty hint in the opening and sustained via green and white floral notes until the ozonic seaweedy conclusion carries us away into the Tyrrhenian sea on white crested waves. I’ve been wearing it for years. A great Summer fragrance. I love it.

My go-to fragrance. It is so unique and yet so alluring, it reels you in to ask for more. The fig and citrus notes truly make you feel like in a mediterranean summer day, and I would know :) It is not for everyone, but for lovers of italian perfume styles it is a must try!

Nice and energetic warm scent. Very expressive fig and green leaves. Love it.