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accondign – :
I forgot how simple and beautiful this is.
I found the Shower Gel hiding behind bottles and was in the mood for a refreshing up lifting vibe.
I then sprayed some of the EDT – ridiculous that I haven’t yet reviewed it yet…
I forgive its 4 hourish longevity – as most Acqua Di Parma though only an EDT its high quality oil content means whilst not a powerhouse it has the most exceptional linear scent bubble just at arms length for 4 – 6 hours then just turns off (on me at least). Great for a personal scent.
Simple, bright acidic orange juice (bright enough that there is almost a touch of fresh mint at the very top) or like when mum peeled oranges to make orange zest for cakes or embellishing on cakes. SO VERY VERY NATURAL.
I don’t know where caramel on the note table comes from as it isn’t here. There is a mere touch of powderiness though from the musk but it isn’t worth mentioning.
Another awesome ADP. If you like natural and Orange or Citrus you have to at least try this before you die…
rtdrfy – :
Beautiful sweet citrus fragrance. Love all the line!
mdavid2011 – :
Nice citrus scent, nothing groundbreaking but really nice for the summer. I don’t understand the complains about the projection and longevity. It lasts around 8 hours and project strongly for 5-6 hours.
Black_Jack – :
Arancia di capri is easily the most short lived perfume in my collection but I still really appreciate the realism of the citruses. It has been a good bottle to reach for during the current heatwave in my usually cold country. The realistic spicy mandarin orange opening is pretty much the whole scent with every other note supporting the illusion. Cardamom, ozonic notes and petitgrain kinda of disappear from picture if I don’t focus on them which is a sign of a harmonious cologne.
A perfume like this is a good pick me up and livens up any other scent that works with citruses. I like the packaging because it makes the cologne very portable which is very ideal for a product like this. Take it with you on a holiday and it will make things just a tad bit more memorable.
alexbmw9 – :
I enjoy it very much with its opening of slightly minty spicy citrus, middle of rosey orange flesh turning into sweet petitgrain with a bit of grapefruit 30 min into wearing. I’m glad someone mentioned “smokey” because it definitely conjures a bit of smoke to me as well. Like a delicate cocktail in a smoked glass. It really doesn’t last all that much on my skin, leaving a sweet, woody skin scent 1h into wearing. Very enjoyable summer fling.
julia2389 – :
This is incredibly good. Orange that is fresh and not synthetic. It’s done just beautifully. This is like an orange version of light blue but better! Perfect offering for summer. I’ll be getting a full bottle for sure.
Mishan-1 – :
Arancia di Capri starts out with sweet and fizzy orange and a noticeable slightly sweet, fresh DNA that I smell in most Blu Mediterraneo fragrances. But as it dries down, it becomes very cologne-like. The petitgrain and the other citrus fruits upstage the orange on my skin. I don’t really get caramel from this at all.
This is not unpleasant, it’s quite refreshing, but a bit too sour and uninteresting for me. If I wanted an orange scent, I would like it to be sweeter and more juicy. Something closer to real oranges than to classic eau de cologne with a higher dose of orange, I think. Especially in this higher price segment.
zveroboy2 – :
Fresh, beautiful and natural. I sprayed it on generously in a department store and by the tying I drive home half an hour later it was totally gone.
Ismayil53 – :
Super fresh and citrusy. To bad the longevity is poor. You really need to apply heavily for it to last and notice.
yuri75 – :
I absolutely love this. Fico d’Amalfi takes all the plaudits but this is my favourite from the Blu Mediterraneo line.
It’s so refreshing, invigorating and so natural smelling. I feel like I’ve dunked my head in a barrel of freshly squeezed orange juice!
I find it hard to think of a fragrance that makes me feel ‘cleaner’ than this. Beautiful sharp orange and bergamot supported with subtle notes of musk and caramel.
With all Acqua di Parma fragrances I find longevity and sillage an issue but I put 6 sprays of this on the other day when it was baking hot and two hours later I was getting complimented and noticed much more than I was expecting.
Can’t be without this bottle of orangey goodness in the summer
kamal01 – :
This fragrance smells between Atelier Cologne Pomelo Paradis and Dior Homme Cologne 2013. Like other Citrus Fragrances sillage and longevity is poor. one of the best citrus qualities I ever smelled.
mchit – :
funny how our impressions vary so… to me, this is masculine. much petitgrain and no caramel.
oleg1973 – :
the smell itself is great, refreshing.
longevity is quite okay, 6 hours (with last 2 hours as nice skin scent)
projection is really soft
overall its a really nice scent. just wish it projects a bit better
Harmanist – :
Great scent, wish it lasted longer though.
serg777777 – :
Nice fresh scent but more for woman in my opinion..possibly cause my wife owns body balm smelling like it.
most1122 – :
On me it smells like Moschino Funny! – somehow peachy, sweet… and cheap. I was expecting something else. Glad I didn’t blind buy because from the notes listed here I was expecting something more fresh and citrusy with just a hint of sweetness…
lumbar – :
Very fresh and bubbly for the summer.
nischenko – :
Truly unisex fabulous fragrance. It has depth and complexity. It stays true as it dries down. This is a rich citrus scent that I never get tierd of. Since it doesn’t last at all, I now wear the lotion which lasts much longer and wow do I get compliments from both men and women. I got 3 compliments in a row just walking down an aisle at work in a 2 minute span. I hear “what is that?”… I love it”… “what are you wearing?” … one followed me to my desk and she was falling all over the fragrance. Gotta have the lotion, skip the EDT or whatever it is. Even though the lotion isn’t super long lasting it’s lovely.
Leksych – :
This scent is driving me crazy – it reminds me of something but I can’t think what! Maybe lemonade? I love that sharp zing you get when you peel an orange and you get the little bursts of juice from the peel. That’s what I get when I first spray this on. I also get a slightly green scent, with a hint of rose. I’m also getting the caramel. Really, this is such an unusual combination, what with all of those citrus notes with the caramel, but it works. And the cardamom adds a sort of spicy/herbal kick to this that I really like. It’s rather nice – this is another scent that would be great on a hot day after a nice cool shower, it’s so fresh smelling.
jij676Bessinepome – :
This is such a nice and fresh citrus scent.
It’s like fresh air, so enjoyable to smell. Natural smelling, reminds me of scents from Aqua Allegoria line. It’s an easy-going scent, totally suitable for women.
It would be great for summer.
teo – :
I don’t understand the love for this at all. Harsh synthetic, linear orange and citrus. Doesn’t have the best longevity, and thank God for that, because the initial blast has an industrial quality, like a mosquito repellent. I have taken into consideration the possibility that it’s my skin chemistry, as it does tend to corrupt many fresh fragrances, so I had a woman tried it on. Equally bad.
If you want, you could reference Shay and Blue Blood Oranges, as I did (different goals, but it was the only other orange-centric scent I had). What a difference! THAT is a natural-smelling orange scent. Sadly for me, this is a scrubber.
One last note: I received a sampler of Blue Mediterraneo excluding Cedro di Taormina, and found many to be mediocre. The one exception is Ginepro di Sardegna, which I found to be a sexy male scent ideal for the summer and spring, albeit slightly synthetic. I will try Mandorlo again when a syrupy sweet almond fragrance is more palatable. I will have to purchase a sample of Cedro.
klim_25 – :
I really like this fragrance but it seems to last minutes on me before settling extremely close to the skin–still lovely, but barely there. It’s a warm, clean, fresh orange scent, really uplifting.
Too bad it doesn’t last longer on my skin.
wolkys1010 – :
Just having received this bottle today and trying it out for the very first time despite it being in the depths of Winter, I have to share my initial impressions. It begins with a wonderful burst of wet oranges. Refreshing and uplifting in the extreme. The dry down appears after a few hours and is a soft, sweet musky clean smell that is simply beautiful. I honestly feel emotional over how much I love it. I got GREAT longevity as well. I sprayed it on my hand at about 2 PM and now 10 hours later I can still smell it clearly, even though it’s not projecting anymore. It will be perfect on hot humid days this Summer. I will most definitely take it with me on my beach vacation. While it does not have any hint of salt or ocean, it will be perfect for nights out dining on seafood a few miles in land while wearing deck shoes, comfortable shorts, and a linen shirt. Clean, citrusy, and simply beautiful, this scent goes in my hot weather Hall of Fame with Dior Homme Cologne 2013 and Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil
M5023 – :
A simple fragrance, very fresh and citrusy, a blend of orange and grapefruit. I don’t get any other notes than that. Totally different from the sweetness of Atelier Cologne-Orange Sanguine by the way.
Perfect for the summer. On my skin, this fragrance last about 4 hours and it smells the same from start to finish. Because of the bitterness, I find it to be just a little bit more masculine.
niknik – :
On my third bottle of this one. I love it esp. in the hot humid weather. I feel refreshed and like I just got splashed by a great big bag of oranges. The citrus is not screechy or chemically orangey, just luscious and yummy but not exactly gourmand. I don’t get caramel at first but it does pop up along with the musk. They balance out the huge orange beautifully. I wish I did smell cardamon but I don’t really. Not much more than a skin scent and I do wish it lasted longer. I always reapply mid day, that could just be me wanting a refresher. It does last on my clothes so maybe just me.
xxx881Negeltzex – :
I’ve had this perfume for over a year and tend to only splash it on when I’m going to the beach or out doing outdoorsy things in hot weather. I had to travel to Miami for work last weekend (I live in LA, so the humidity in Miami feels like trying to walk through a brick wall to me) and realized I smelled like a giant Fruit Loop. Like the cereal. In a good way. I have a small bottle, I would buy a bigger one if I lived in humidity, because it seems to disappear awfully fast in the desert heat and smells a bit different.
suzanatra – :
ADP has an amazing line of fragrance’s including Arancia Di Capri. This juice as a real zesty orange/ citrus lime/grapefruit aroma. Shortly after the orange notes kick in full gear making it one of the best spring/summer frag’s. The second I put this on, my skin feels awaken from the long winter month to the fresh warm vibrante months.
Longivety and Silage moderate…if you layer this juice 2-3x you could extend the aroma up to 6hrs max….
Finally,
Years ago I thought that ADP was overly expensive and not worth spending for a few hours more. Boy was I wrong…since the last 2yrs I own several bottles and they are worth it. It’s not just a few hours more but the quality of fragrance with a more depth. This juice is one of the best orange fragrance……brilliant 8/10
Sem1479 – :
Truly wonderful scent, my new love! It’s delicate orange with a bit of mandarin and lemon, fresh, full of grace and harmony. It’s like a poem you can’t stop reading. Subtle, chic and it reminds me of holiday in sunny countries. And moreover, it’s absolutely unisex, everyone who wears it, will smell good!
Manxzfovbs – :
I love this; I love the smell of orange peel on my fingers after I’ve just peeled an orange and this makes me smell that for ages, before drying down to a sweet-bitter dried orange juice warmth. The bitter notes, both in the orange and the caramel notes, are surprising but very pleasant and stop this from being too childlike. It’s a very sunny fragrance, like the feeling of sun on your skin, that warmth with an edge. It doesn’t last forever, but I do love it.
akhmeartur – :
Arancia di Capri unfolds languidly on my skin. It’s not the juicy orange pulp, but rather the slightly bitter and aromatic orange rind and pith. The fragrance becomes sweeter over time with the addition of caramel. Fortunately, the combination of orange and caramel here did not turn out like orange hard candy, but instead, the caramel adds a subtle creamy texture along with musk. Combined with aromatic petitgrain, it feels like eating orange creamsicle in an orange grove.
The sillage is soft and the longevity is around 6 hours. Instead of being sparkling and lively like Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine, Arancia di Capri as a citrus fragrance is more soothing and comforting, like a languorous sunny afternoon. Although this is not my favourite type of orange interpretation, it’s still a very pleasant fragrance for casual wear.
vadim-bj – :
Fitting very much in the Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo formula of “single note from a single region of Italy,” Arancia di Capri is very much focused on the orange, again paired with a typical musk base. I cannot detect some of the other notes listed, except perhaps the bergamot, as as the opening / top is not so strictly a sweet orange, but also something a bit deeper and more bitter, and if only it that respect, it does have some balance, but on the whole, it’s a bit too much orange for me without something at least equally as (if not more) interesting to pair it with.
I find the projection to be less than most ADPs, with the longevity about the same. Definitely ideal for casual usage, mainly on warm weather days. In general, not enough here to make me want to buy it–I’m not an authority on orange fragrances, but I imagine there has to be a cheaper near-equivalent. Nonetheless a pleasant, soft, mostly sweet orange scent.
6 out of 10
viksup49 – :
As an EdT in the Cologne tradition, this is simply the finest soft orange fragrance out there. I’ve tried several ranging from TdH to Hermes Papelmousse Rose (I know, Grapefruit), Atelier Orange Sanguine and others but this is far, and by a wide margin, is the best. Longevity is poor on my skin (1-2 hours) but excellent on clothing (I can smell it days later). If you like soft orange then this is the best out there. Yes the journey is short but worthwhile. One of the things I enjoy best about this is the reapplication so the short longevity is not an issue for me.
VerDi44 – :
An orange, with the stem and leaves attached. Sweet orange fruit and a little foliage and green wood. Then a layer of sweet, pure, fluffy sugar crystal underneath that gets sweeter as it dries down. It becomes a warm orange sugar crystal scent.
It’s beautiful but it’s very, very light, and mild. If you’re looking for a bright, orange citrus try Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine, which is another beauty. They’re like siblings of one another, both are beautifully sweet, realistic orange scents, but Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is the bold, energetic older sibling, and Arancia di Capri is the timid, sweet younger child.
Hairerife – :
Opens with sweet and fresh oranges and mandarins, sugary, gourmand. Then grapefruit and more oranges with a bit of a bite, perhaps it is the cardamom that’s in the background, counterbalancing the sweetness of the citrus. It’s not that clear. The drydown is soapy sweet with a hint of orange juice and musk.
Sillage and longevity are poor on me. All in all, it is a refreshing and comfortable scent, but performance is quite disappointing. I would not buy a full bottle.
bandit8686 – :
This is a very fresh, true to life, citrus scent that lasts maybe 2 hours and fades into oblivion. It says there’s caramel and musk. The caramel and musk must have lost their invitation to the party, as there’s just orange, with hints of other citrus notes.
I like it as something non-offensive to wear at work. I’m glad I acquired this via swapping (thanks beauty_girl! :-)) instead of paying full price for it.
moiseenko373 – :
I’m slowly working my way through samples of the entire Blu Mediterraneo line, and this one impressed me the least so far. I still like it very much, but half an hour after spraying it on (generously), I already have to sniff my wrist pretty closely to smell anything. Which is frustrating, because the smell is very nice: a realistic-but-perfumey, subdued kind of orange smell. A restrained orange, I don’t know how else to put it. It’s slightly sweet and slightly bright, but nothing in-your-face. There’s some green/woody notes in the background, but they’re not obtrusive either. Just orange harnessed into perfume, joined after a while by subtle caramel and musk, which make it even softer.
I think I would love this enough to buy a bottle, even though I already have Atelier Cologne’s Orange Sanguine (which is a sweeter, brighter, more exuberant sister of this one), if only it were a bit more potent. This weak quality might be influenced by the weather, though: it’s already full autumn here at the end of august, and I’m scrambling to finish testing all the summer samples I have, so I didn’t get the chance to experience this in hot weather. I’ll make a note to try again next summer, which will hopefully be longer than this one!
plkerervounnix – :
I bought a small amount of this and I’m glad I didn’t buy a larger size. I’ve put it on several times hoping to smell what is described. It starts out with a light citrusy layer but that fades quickly and underneath is a grassy masculine scent that is pretty much what I’m left with. I don’t find it light or summery. It’s reminds me of something someone elderly would smell like. Very disappointed from acqua di Parma. I still like the original cologne the best
neulogin – :
Hyper real citrus scent, marrying the delicately sweet notes of orange and mandarin. Faint hints of lemon offer brightness, however the real star here is the luscious Capri orange. The addition of petit grain and its greenish/woody scent counterbalances the unctuous qualities of the opening citrus. Aromatic cardamom is smartly used here to add a bit of earthy spice to the composition, and easily pairs with the orange. To amplify the sweeter notes of mandarin (as well as the orange), the perfumer adds a touch of caramel. Its inclusion brings a hint of gourmand quality to the fragrance and just the slightest hint of vanilla. Gorgeous in summer, with the hot sun amplifying its beauty. Simple yet effective. (143)
qures – :
This is a delightful, juicy orange scent. Opens with green, herbaceous petitgrain and a slightly bitter orange note. After about a half hour, the petitgrain fades and I start to pick up on some caramel in the background. It’s sweet, but not sugary, and I don’t notice any development after the caramel and musk come through. Personally, that doesn’t bother me, as I really love the orange/caramel/musk. Reminds me of mandarin oranges.
As pleasant as Arancia di Capri is, I do have 2 complaints.
1) I don’t pick up on any cardamom notes at all. I love the combination of orange and cardamom, so that’s a bit disappointing.
2) Really lacking in sillage & longevity. They’re just not there. For the amount that Acqua di Parma charges, I shouldn’t have to glue my nose to my wrist to get a whiff so soon after applying.
I’m enjoying my sample, but will definitely not be splurging on a full bottle.
groolvild – :
The opening is saturated with orange and sweet zingy mandarin. A green herbaceous petitgran carries the citrus notes along for several more minutes before I start to detect the faintest touch of creamy caramel and musk. This is not a gourmand caramel however, rather it provides a texture and balance to the acidity of the opening. I do not smell any cardamom unfortunately.
Nonetheless a mouth-watering summer scent. I just wished it lasted a bit longer.
marketing_vkontaktea – :
First impression: Aromatic bitter lemonade. I can smell lemon, bergamot, orange skins, some grapefruit mixed with basil (although not listed). Very nice, refreshing, unisex summer scent.
Coinnewhene – :
This is a soft and delightful perfume.
It is manly citric perfume that consists of citric-orange related notes. The opening is very refreshing.
In the dry down the citric mixes with the sweetness of the white musk and the caramel. The cardamon is very much on the background.
It is a nice perfume for moist heavy, warm summer days to give y ultimate refreshment. Its longevity is moderate. A nice and refreshing perfume, reminding you of the citric fruit garden.
890402769 – :
A delightful scent that is a perfect olfactory impression of oranges. I don’t know if these are, in fact, oranges from Capri, but they don’t smell like oranges from Florida, so I’m buying the whole Italian pitch. This stuff is great!
Sadly, like 90% of all the fragrances I try these days (and almost 100% of the citrus-based ones) it lasts a hour or two then, pow, it’s gone, like the clutch on a Fiat.
Caramel basenotes? No… I don’t get any caramel basenotes.
vany1271630 – :
If you want a clean, refreshing and natural perfume – this is it!
At the beginning I get slightly salty mix of citrus (mainly lemon and bergamot), them sweeter orange comes out. It smells like a basket full of ripe and fresh citrus fruit! I can detect just a hint of caramel and musk but I can’t smell cardamom at all.
All ingredients are well blended together and on me it has a fair lasting power (4-6 hours). It doesn’t have massive silliage but that’s what you want from a clean scent!
viniJorgo – :
Not sure why anyone would want to smell like they’ve spilt their OJ down their shirt! Bizarre.
56__lex – :
Wowie!!! This is gorgeous…ADP certainly know how to do freshness.
These Blu Mediterraneo are magnificent a burst of fruit cocktail oranges, mandarin with a hint of musk and caramel as it matures. Amazing…the perfect scent for a summers day…edible freshness.
I love wearing my samples of this I may just get it when the summer rolls around again.
Unlalslak – :
The aroma is intoxicating. Fresh oranges, as if you’re standing in the middle of a Sicilian orange grove. Makes you feel great! What a way to start your day!
her959 – :
sweet oranges!as every single reviewer has noticed this is very energizing,fresh perfume.it starts with green notes,leading to a delicious sweet aroma.
it’s perfect for summer and though it’s listed as unisex,I think it’s more suitable for women.my only complain it’s that it smells a little soapy,but maybe that’s a part of this perfumes personality. you can’t feel fresh without a hint of citruse soap.
Annelaknowelf – :
I hope this is what heaven smells like! Absolutely delicious!!! One complaint would be the longevity, but I don’t mind respraying. I cannot get enough if this stuff! If you love orange, this is for you.
asya20072007 – :
I’m wearing it today, froma tester, and I’m not so much impressed: it smells nice, fruity, but non unforgivable…I can feel orange, orange and more orange! Nothing expecial…a good and summery orange fragrance. After smellinf Fico di Amalfi I was expecting more!!!
gnom8000 – :
Very aromatic, and clean. A nice take on citrus, a nice take on an orangy fragrance. My first thought before smelling this was “I don’t like orangy or grapfruity scents.” This wasn’t like that at all, yes the citrus is there but it is not overwhelming. Great for summer time. It’s warm and sticks close to the skin. Try it.
dem-0n – :
Acqua di Parma is remarkably similar to Biotherm’s Eau d’Energie, if you can’t get it, Biotherm is a good substitute. In fact, although pleasant, there is something artificial in it, the same note that bothered me at Biotherm; of all Acqua di Parma this is perhaps the least original, too ordinary. Fico di Amalfi was the most beautiful to me. This really smells like a cold Fanta.
sja947speagoessenda – :
a feel good fragrance!! everytime i wear i feel fresh and great. I get a big smile on my face whatever happens. to me this is just perfect!!! the drydown and the lasting power are great on me and i just keep sniffing my wrists or moving my hair to keep smelling it. i don’t see it like a walking orange, but as a way to go back to an orange grove, with a view on the seaside. i even spray it before sleeping on hot summer nights!!
Ethigecinee – :
There were so many compliments about this one , but I found it way too citrusy and artificial. It was like a very sweet sticky Fanta blast to me mixed with some green and spicy elements that didn’t make it a perfume in my view.
fis2008 – :
Love it! According Barry White: It is maybe winter outside but in my heart is spring – when I wear it! One disadvantage: it doesn’t last long
Sidorov120 – :
orange with a greenish spicy accord and a hint of musk. Fresh and relaxing but quite linear on my skin.
sweenurge – :
I work in a store that sells this, so i know how expensive it is, i was so happy to get one for Christmas, until I smelled it, I can smell oranges, 12 hours of nothing but oranges. Seriously what is the appeal? It last a long time i’ll give it that, but I felt like Orange Squash man. I don’t get it. 2/5
vd1349 – :
Summer scent, winter scent–Who cares?! If I like a fragrance I wear it. I don’t proscribe to labels or rules. Granted, I may be a bit biased, as I love anything citrus: key lime pie, lemonade, Mr. Clean… You name it!
Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri has become my signature scent, largely in part because it makes me feel good, it smells good, and for whatever reason, works with my body’s chemistry and lasts fairly long. I am basing my review on my experience with the fragrance.
On first spritz I get a smell of freshly cut oranges, which quickly morphs into orange zest. The zesty smell fades slowly and I detect a slight hint of grapefruit–just for a millisecond, followed by the smell of ripe clementines coupled with lemons and limes. I am in citrus heaven!
As the dry down continues the fragrance on my skin changes yet again to something slightly sweeter, like burnt lemon, and orange zest with just a slight hint of sugar. I also detect something slightly green… Coupled with something slightly smoky. I’m pretty sure it must be the cardamom. The citrus is still there hovering in the background like a ninja, waiting to come back to the front of the line.
Later… After the dry down, it smells slightly musky, and somewhat sweeter. The citrus is still there. The only way to describe the way it smells on my skin is if one imagines the smell of a sliced orange with brown sugar spread over it, and to then set it aflame. The smell reminds me of the of creme brulee mixed with oranges.
For whatever reason, the scent lasts 8-9 hours on my skin. I don’t have an issue at all with the staying power. I have fairly oily skin, not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. I sometimes forget I’m wearing it, and later in the day I’ll get a whiff of something that smells really good, only to realize that I’m smelling myself! When I embrace someone they always say: “Wow! You smell really good. What is that?, ” or “you smell really clean, and sweet.” I even had one friend say “you smell like melting candy. Its making me horny.” WTF?! ( that was awkward, considering that was coming from my best friends wife)
I like that fact that the scent isn’t a loud one. (Well it is pretty strong the first time you spritz) The scent sticks close to the skin, as scents should in my opinion. I am not a fan of scents the appear in the room before you do, or that linger once you’re gone.
So! If you like citrus, this is the juice for you. If you don’t. You won’t!
OH! I have found that if I shower with the Arancia di Capri shower gel and then spritz, it lasts even longer than the 8-9 hours I get. Especially during the summer months. Granted I spritz 4 times in the cool/cold months: both sides of the neck, the back of the neck, and my chest. In the summer I have found that 3 spritzes is sufficient.
prekTinkdrark – :
Upon donning Acqua di Parma BLUE MEDITERRANEO ARANCIA DI CAPRI, I thought immediately of Bond no 9 LITTLE ITALY, which was launched a few years later but smells remarkably similar to me. I don’t think that this is a case of plagiarism, it’s just that when you blend a certain assortment of pleasing components together, they are going to end up smelling very similar. In this case, there is a touch of woodiness and sweetness along with the tart citrus, primarily orange. It is the sweetness and the lack of greenness which sets these compositions apart from probably the most famous orange cologne: Hermès EAU DE COLOGNE ORANGE VERTE and its cousin, the CONCENTREE.
I am baffled by one strange disparity: the Acqua di Parma orange cologne seems to be loved by many people, while LITTLE ITALY has a fair number of detractors. To get to the bottom of this, I decided to do a direct side-by-side of the two fragrances, to ascertain whether my memory was perhaps playing tricks on me. In fact, I discovered that ARANCIA DI CAPRI and LITTLE ITALY are indeed phenomenologically very similar to my nose, but with a couple of differences.
LITTLE ITALY is brighter and a touch less sweet, and it features primarily clementine, while the dominant citrus in ARANCIA DI CAPRI seems to me to be closer to oranges. Believe it or not, I can speak ex cathedra about such distinctions, because my father (who lives in the Deep South) regularly sends me shipments of fruit from his citrus grove. My latest box contained clementines, satsumas, and oranges, along with kumquats. So I know my citrus and feel confident in making these claims.
A further difference is that the Bond no 9 is also quite a bit stronger (although its longevity is not fantastic, it’s better). Both compositions offer about the same timbre of citrus ensconced in a resinous and light woody base. They both smell great–but only if you love citrus of the orange variety!!!!
My conclusion is that some people just have a deep-seated resentment, verging sometimes on hatred, of Bond no 9.
For myself, I’d be happy with either of these fragrances, but I certainly don’t need both, because they do smell very similar to me. The Bond no 9 is more expensive, if you buy it at MSRP, but testers can be had, and the longevity is much, much better than that of ARANCIA DI CAPRI.
alessandro – :
Yep, people have said it- this is The Walking Orange scent!
Petit grain and herby tones complete to boot, I know this would work only in very hot weather, but sadly not everyone gets to live on a Tropical beach!
It’s not bad, just so so. But factoring in price, is another matter lets say.
Another orange-herby thing.
5/10.
den210290 – :
A present. I liked it, and it was a 12h+ scent on me. Orange and things green, and freshness, and the wind, and the sun. Summertime it was.
yuriy.usanin – :
Smells nice for the first moments after applying, then reminds me more of what the air would smell like if someone peeled and ate an orange at the desk next to mine. Nice, but not necessarily something I would want to wear. Then for the next quarter-hour it dries down into a soapy nothing with something vaguely unpleasant at the bottom, I think this one turns on me.
No musk whatsoever, perhaps I’m simply one of those people who cannot pick it up.
Shar.pei – :
I think the scent follows the notes very much – it opens up very fresh an sparkeling – both madarin, orange and grapefruit are very visible – then you notice the cardamom and the caramellie, sweet bottomnote is obvious! Very nice, but I agree that it lasts to short!
Redboy-garinich – :
A very crisp orange peel opening with lemon zest and grapefruit rind. Very refreshing and uplifting. I would definately say it is energetic and perfect for the summer. The downside is it dries down to a whisper and fades to nothing very quickly. I do not detect the caramel note on myself. I got to say I was a little too hasty with the initial impression and review. I have since sprayed 6 heavy sprays and a good 4 hours + later this is still smelling quite strongly. It stays very citrusy on clothes and lingers around a