Casafutura Casamorati 2021

So... Here we go!
So many contradictory opinions, including mine. I've been in the perfumery business for a few years, and I can guarantee that we often don't like certain scents because we're not prepared for certain compositions and I don't even like to talk bad about perfumes anymore because the opinions are always different and we also change our tastes. This perfume was initially too complex for me and smelled ''old'' and it took me around 2 years to notice it.
And when I say that we have to mature our nose, this makes sense in this case.

The other day i accidentally dropped it on my hand (after i convincing myself that i didn't like it) and I'm glad it happened. I discovered an incredible pearl, with a rare ingredient that I didn't know about.

The perfume on the skin becomes incredible and unique, with vintage but modern nuances at the same time. And what we think is patchouli becomes partly floral and partly fougere. I think it's interesting in the summer, but in the spring I would recommend it more.
A great perfume to explore and get to know a futuristic perfume, after all, it is an aroma in which Casamorati is projected in the Future.

[1] - I tried so hard to understand this perfume, I tried so hard to find something that might impress me in this perfume, but unfortunately, I did not find anything special in this perfume other than the elegant golden bottle that the liquid inside it does not deserve.

[2] - I apologize in advance, if I am offending anyone, but this liquid called perfume reminds me of my very bad experience with ( Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory by Lattafa ), It's definitely not as bad as that perfume, but it's still bad for me, honestly I don't know why they make such liquids, which are like an insect repellent or a mummification material.

[3] - If I were in the place of the officials at Xerjoff house, I would stop the production of this liquid and withdraw it from all markets.

[4] - My advice is to stay away from this perfume, no matter how curious you are.

[5] - It is not easy for me to write with dissatisfaction about any perfume, but I do it out of love, because perfume lovers are lovers of everything beautiful and there is no place for hatred in their hearts.

In preparation for this fragrance, I watched the 40-minute video by "The Perfume Guy," in which he interviews Sergio Momo (founder of Xerjoff) about "Casamorati - Casafutura | XerJoff." So you don't have to sit through this somewhat boring video, here’s a little summary :)

The fragrance is a Casamorati scent (not Xerjoff), and the name is supposed to be a play on words between the perfume house and the art movement in Italy in the early 20th century. According to Sergio Momo, the fragrance follows a vintage approach with a classic opening of bergamot and lavender, along with some rosemary. However, the most interesting aspect of the scent is the skeleton flower, which has transparent leaves and thus got its name. Overall, the fragrance is meant to capture and reflect the atmosphere of the early 20th century.
An interesting question arose regarding why Sergio Momo released the fragrance under Casamorati and not under the Xerjoff brand. According to the founder, this is because Casamorati traditionally brought more Mediterranean scents to the market, and he wanted to bring the Casamorati fragrance label back a bit to its original roots, as the scent fits very well with the (original) beginnings of the brand (after Casamorati had taken a rather different direction with "Casamorati - 1888 | XerJoff" and other fragrances). Kind of "Back to the Future," which Mr. Momo didn’t mention, but I can't help but make this reference :)

That's it. The video doesn't offer much more in its 40 minutes. The rest revolves around bottle sizes, the opening of new stores in Europe, and the launch of Xerjoff scented candles (with presumably new scents), as well as new Xerjoff fragrances (Sketchbook, Torino21). An interesting aspect was the mention and explanation of the “Blends Collection.” This seems to be about connecting fragrances with other art forms, such as music or visual art. If I understood correctly, a perfume is created alongside another art object, be it a painting, architecture, or a piece of music, like the very current "Tony Iommi Monkey Special | XerJoff."

Now, onto the fragrance.
Indeed, the scent starts with lavender and a hefty dose of rosemary, as described by Sergio Momo himself. I can't detect the skeleton flower, as I don't even know what it smells like. But the fragrance definitely becomes floral after the opening, and the rose can be very well detected.

Up to this point, I should actually like the fragrance very much, as I enjoy Chypre and Fougère and am not averse to rose as a scent. However, I feel a bit conflicted. The rose is a bit too dominant for me, and a true Chypre vibe doesn't seem to set in. On the other hand, the rose unfolds beautifully, and together with the rosemary and - could it be the skeleton flower? - it creates a very harmonious, almost ethereal picture. Here, the fragrance reminds me more of a wellness oasis / spa than of any art movement. However, if one wanted to be harsh, one could also claim that the fragrance has something of mosquito spray or even Vicks Vaporub, as I could read in some comments. Nevertheless - I like the fragrance better than expected; it is aromatic, spicy, and floral. Rosemary and rose harmonize excellently here, and it reminds me a bit of a rose-infused steam bath. There are indeed similarities to "Savoy Steam (Eau de Parfum) | Penhaligon's," not just on paper, as a little research on the internet shows. And since this fragrance is rated significantly better on Parfumo, one wonders whether there might not be an disproportionately high (and then disappointed) expectation of Xerjoff influencing some reviews of Casafutura.

In the drydown, the fragrance becomes woodier and creamier. However, I don't think this is the typical Xerjoff base (as my predecessor suggested), but rather the fragrance becomes much calmer and very close to the skin. Additionally, it acquires a slightly soapy note, which fits well with the spa theme. Unfortunately, the fragrance cannot maintain the initially quite promising start of the top and heart notes in the drydown and becomes somewhat boring and generic.

The longevity is, as expected from Xerjoff / Casamorati, quite good, though not as overwhelming as other fragrances from the house; the scent lasts about 7-8 hours on the skin. However, the sillage is rather subdued, and in the drydown, I personally have trouble perceiving the fragrance properly. As mentioned, the fragrance, especially in the heart note, has something ethereal, which makes it somewhat difficult to grasp.

The bottle is a typical Casamorati bottle, although this one stands out more due to the golden alloy than others, which is certainly a matter of taste. The fragrance is marketed for both women and men, but to me, it has more masculine tendencies, despite the floral middle part.

Overall, I don’t find the fragrance so bad, and it ranks solidly in the middle. One must indeed note that the last Xerjoff creations have all been rather disappointing. "Save Me | XerJoff," "CoExistence | XerJoff," and especially the one I dislike "Amabile | XerJoff" were not really convincing. But what can one expect when a brand like Xerjoff is already launching the 6th fragrance this year with "Casamorati - Casafutura | XerJoff" and "Tony Iommi Monkey Special | XerJoff" marks the 7th creation. However, Casafutura is under the Casamorati label, and the last fragrances here date back several years, namely "Casamorati - Corallo | XerJoff" and "Casamorati - Mefisto Gentiluomo | XerJoff" from 2018 (not counting the re-release of "Casamorati - Italica | XerJoff").

Accordingly, expectations were relatively high, as Casamorati has produced some very beautiful fragrances, such as "Casamorati - 1888 | XerJoff" or this "Casamorati - Mefisto Gentiluomo | XerJoff." Unfortunately, there are also some - I would call them very unconventional fragrances - like "Casamorati - Regio | XerJoff." Casafutura now ranks somewhere in the middle. I find it overall quite successful, but it unfortunately does not come close to the glorious fragrances of past days, but this fragrance is definitely worth a test! Nevertheless, Sergio Momo could still take a little more "Back to the Future" to perhaps create a real hit with the next Casamorati.

Today I received my sample of Casafutura. Normally, I am always cautious with fragrances that contain rose, but since Xerjoff keeps releasing scents that I wouldn't typically like based on their notes, but strangely end up enjoying, Casafutura continues this bizarre odyssey.

Casafutura is a fragrance that shows many facets for me, even though the fragrance pyramid is actually rather understated. The top note has a slight barbershop vibe for me. This comes from the lavender and rosemary note, which are often components of barbershop fragrances.

After 5-10 minutes, the top note makes some space and lets the rose and geranium come to the forefront. I cannot recognize the skeleton flower at all, which is simply because I have never seen or smelled it before. I also didn't know what a skeleton flower was at first.

After 4 hours, the typical Xerjoff base with musk emerges, although in Casafutura, the musk is not as dominant as in some other Xerjoff creations. The base contains what I perceive as the typical slightly sweet sandalwood scent. This is combined with cedarwood. Cedarwood always has a very special scent for me that I can't quite put into words.

Casafutura will surely appeal to fans of A Midsummer Dream and "Madison pour Homme | Roja Parfums." This play with geranium and rose is also present there. Similarly, the combination of floral notes and fresh fougère-like notes. However, Casafutura emphasizes the rose and geranium much more.

The longevity is solid; after just over 8 hours, Casafutura is only very faintly noticeable, and after 9 hours, it is completely gone. The sillage is significantly detectable for me at 2-3 hours, but then quickly becomes quieter and after about 7 hours is very close to the skin.

Sure, Casafutura is not an incredibly unique or special creation, but nonetheless, this Xerjoff managed to captivate me. The fragrance is simply very well made and harmonious for me, and therefore, Casafutura receives a good rating from me.

I am quite surprised by the bad reviews, as it basically smells almost exactly like Xerjoff's Opera. 2 perfumes almost identical, receiving completely different ratings. What guides these opinions? Opera is a tad sweeter, Casafutura a bit more masculine and stronger, slightly worse for me, because I prefer sweet scents. I find both good. More suitable for spring and summer.