Antico Caruso
by Profumum

This is not a very complex scent. I get a rustic herbal accord in the opening – rough, soapy, probably a little arrogant… I get no citrus. The herbs quickly move into an herbal / almond accord that is pleasant. As the herbal notes disappear, the almond note becomes stronger and sweeter. I find Antico Caruso turns out to be almost a simple solo note fragrance: Almond, simple but quite enjoyable. I suppose that if the quality of the note is good, it doesn’t matter that the composition is uncomplicated. The lack of complexity works for me. The drydown is a plain, somewhat sweet almond note with a background of subtle but rich sandalwood. Both the almond note and the sandalwood note are of high quality, and I’m struck and surprised by the elegance of everything happening in Antico Caruso. It reeks of class and good breeding. …very good sillage and longevity.

Shameless copy of Gaultiers "Le Male". That says a lot about the shity state of the new niche brands that are released these days.Sure , it may be made from better ingredients(whatever that means),but it also costs a 160 euro. My advice,buy the original, if you want to smell like Le Male, it will save ya a lot of money.

The main problem with Antico Caruso is that there’s too much déjà vu about it. The opening notes reminded me of Douce Amere (or even Lolita Lempicka au Masculin), while the drydown kept on alternating between the aroma of Le Male and Body Kouros. Quite a lovely fragrance to wear but, based on its lack of uniqueness, I'll have to pass on this one.

[Original submission date: 10 April 2008]

Fairly linear. I get a citrus top and the rest smells like a nutty, creamy tonka bean/sandalwood.

A woman is running, bare feet churning, across a pasture of sweet herbs. As she nears I recognize Kate Moss. Walking up to me, she sticks out her tongue, and I see that on it she is balancing a jordan almond. Thanks, Kate.

I discovered fragrances house "Profumum" (mainly settled in my own town, Rome) just a couple months ago and decided to bet on them (even the high prices of their scents – 100% of pure natural elements used in 100 ml perfume oil costs!). After some tests, I've purchased "Antico Caruso" and I'm not disappointed in it. It opens with herbal citrus/neroli/lavander notes that quickly fades into a creamy, bitter-sweet almond/pungent amber accord - the landlord here - enriched by a little bit growing up vanilla sweetness. Than the composition stays quite linear, until the drydown let also come in a smooth sandalwood note. Base accord is an epitome of above mentioned development (not a transformation at all), including echoes of top and middle notes, in a soft, musky way. Excellent staying power (few drops work all day, and over ... Remind to massage perfume oil, after spraying on skin). If you're looking for something like this, don't miss the chance. The glorious, british tradition of finest barbershop shaving soaps and colognes meet the sunny, mediterranean way of life. No doubt: very, very good fragrance ... thumbs go up.
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