Name: Capriccio Sospiro Perfumes
Brand: Sospiro Perfumes
Rating: 3.88 (376 reviews)

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Capriccio by Sospiro Perfumes is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, this composition was created by perfumer Chris Maurice. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of neroli and lemon, evoking the zesty lime; a floral and spicy heart featuring white flowers, red berries, coumarin and cinnamon; and a warm, woody base composed of patchouli, musk, cashmere,…

Dr.No April 8, 2025

Another Chris Maurice indulgence. This one is now discontinued, having been released under Sospiro, Xerjoff’s budget line back in the day. Things have changed since then: the owners, the formulas, and the philosophy are all different. In fact, several gems from Sospiro were transferred to Xerjoff’s V collection, such as Laylati or Wardasina. Capriccio could not be revived and was left to fade into obscurity. The house used to possess nuclear projection, so it must be worn with care. Capriccio follows the perfumer’s classic recipe: an amber and musk-based foundation where powdery white flowers take the lead, supported by an earthy patchouli. I attribute that powdery texture to the synthetic musk; the cinnamon is there but barely noticeable, serving only as support. It’s playful, unisex, and versatile, insisting on its nuclear projection. It’s a well-made fragrance, one of the few from that era of Xerjoff worth wearing, as most smell very synthetic or chemical. Saying it smells synthetic sounds absurd, since even Sultan Pasha, Roja, or Areej le Doré use synthetics, but I’m referring to a negative synthetic that smells like bathroom cleaner or aggressive detergent. Do you remember René Zayas? The same guy behind the ‘Uncle Momo’ ties who closed his channel. Well, Capriccio is his favourite from Sospiro, though for me, it doesn’t quite reach. I’ll leave that chair to…

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Dr.No April 8, 2025

Another Chris Maurice indulgence. This one is now discontinued, having been released under Sospiro, Xerjoff’s budget line back in the day. Things have changed since then: the owners, the formulas, and the philosophy are all different. In fact, several gems from Sospiro were transferred to Xerjoff’s V collection, such as Laylati or Wardasina. Capriccio could not be revived and was left to fade into obscurity. The house used to possess nuclear projection, so it must be worn with care. Capriccio follows the perfumer’s classic recipe: an amber and musk-based foundation where powdery white flowers take the lead, supported by an earthy patchouli. I attribute that powdery texture to the synthetic musk; the cinnamon is there but barely noticeable, serving only as support. It’s playful, unisex, and versatile, insisting on its nuclear projection. It’s a well-made fragrance, one of the few from that era of Xerjoff worth wearing, as most smell very synthetic or chemical. Saying it smells synthetic sounds absurd, since even Sultan Pasha, Roja, or Areej le Doré use synthetics, but I’m referring to a negative synthetic that smells like bathroom cleaner or aggressive detergent. Do you remember René Zayas? The same guy behind the ‘Uncle Momo’ ties who closed his channel. Well, Capriccio is his favourite from Sospiro, though for me, it doesn’t quite reach. I’ll leave that chair to…

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