Capri Forget Me Not Carthusia

Capri Forget Me Not arrives as a splinter of Mediterranean light—sharp, almost piercingly bright, yet tempered by something distinctly botanical rather than purely zestful. The citrus trinity of lemon, lime, and mandarin doesn't dominate in the traditional sense; instead, it forms a gleaming lattice through which the greener, more austere notes shoulder their way. Fig and eucalyptus create an unexpected alliance here, the fig bringing something almost jammy and figgy (as it should), while eucalyptus lends a cool, slightly medicinal edge that prevents the composition from tipping into typical fruity-floral territory.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate mineral freshness over hedonistic sweetness. The violet in the heart feels watery and slightly peppery rather than powdery—it's the violet of pressed petals, not cosmetic makeup. Mint and buchu amplify the green, herbal sensibility, pushing the composition toward something herbal-aquatic rather than traditionally aromatic. The base attempts subtlety with cyclamen, davana, and hyacinth creating a muted floral hum beneath, though this is where the fragrance's structural ambition slightly exceeds its execution.