Feuermaiden

Capri is an interesting fragrance and one that transforms far more than I thought it would.

It begins super fresh with a blast of citrus - kinda like you've just peeled an orange and you got the juice literally everywhere - your clothes, fingers, the countertop. Very realistic but not akin to floor cleaner.

The mid is where this fragrance really shines. Let it dry on your skin in the sun. Let it heat up. It becomes a bouquet of rich florals peppered with herbs and a touch of cardamom. Then in the dry down, the remnants of sweet amber and musk. It's truly a journey, best taken in the heat of the summer.

For a fresh citrus, this lasts quite a while on me - I've had it last all day and been able to catch whiffs of it even at the end. It's also quite strong, so an overall great performer.

Imagine you're walking around your favorite spot in town one summer evening and you come across a little ice cream shop. Inside, they're busy churning out waffle cones on a big iron and they have a million different flavors behind the glass. You go in, grab your favorite cinnamon vanilla ice cream - in a large, warm waffle cone of course - and proceed to sit outside on the little patio and enjoy your treat while the sun sets on another day.

That's what this is like. It's blissful memories of your favorite summer day with a big melty waffle cone in your hand.

What makes this special is the imaginary "ice cream shoppe" note, which gives the fragrance a certain "burnt" or "hot" aspect. For some, it may evoke a "burnt rubber" smell. I like to think of it as the little burnt crumb remnants of the waffle cones on the hot iron wafting through the shop as they're being cooked all day. It is completely addictive to smell.

This scent is carefree, sweet, and unique. I could bury my nose in it all day and be transported to happier times, breezy summers, and delectable treats.

It's the ultimate conglomeration of all things happy-go-lucky and indulgent, and I will keep this in my collection forever.