Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › Yesterday and Today: CAPUCCI pour Homme (from 1967)
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Yesterday and Today: CAPUCCI pour Homme (from 1967)

post #1 of 14
3/19/13 at 4:52am
Thread Starter 
CAPUCCI pour Homme (1977 Vs 2012)





One of the best, yet underrated fragrances for Men, since 1967.
One of the best examples of "drastic reformulations" without ruining too much the scent.
One of the cheapest frags ever, and still the best quality/price ratio.

The Modern Capucci is quite different from the Vintage one, but both version are REALLY pleasant.

VINTAGE CAPUCCI: Some lemon in an ocean of marvelous Oakmoss, Musk, and Leather.
MODERN CAPUCCI: The Triumph of Citruses in every vibrations, with an infinite longevity.


Top notes:
bergamot, amalfi lemon, lime, basil and anise;
Middle notes:
lavender, cyclamen, fruity notes, jasmine;
Base notes
musk, patchouli, oakmoss, amber, incense, tobacco and leather.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOTH VERSIONS try to find both!


1977


2012




Pictures of Modern (All Lemon) box and bottle





NOTE in the Modern bottle, "CAPUCCI" is embossed in the glass, not printed.


On the bottom: "Roberto Capucci Parfums" (vintage is DIFFERENT)


NOTE the embossed cap in modern bottle (Vintage cap is smooth)





Pictures of the VINTAGE (Musk Leather Oakmoss) box and bottle





On the Bottom: "CAPUCCI PARIS FRANCE"


NOTE the Smooth cap without RC lettering


Lettering is NOT embossed, but printed, on the vintage bottles




Confrontation between bottles: the modern one has DARKER and BIGGER cap


VINTAGE juice is MORE INTENSE than Modern one.
Reply
Reply

Features on Basenotes

Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
post #2 of 14
3/19/13 at 5:59am
love the vintage..reformulation is watered down and plastic and really an ultra cheapo...IMO!
Reply
Reply
post #3 of 14
3/19/13 at 7:56am
Never personally cared for any release of this fragrance.
Reply
Reply
post #4 of 14
3/19/13 at 9:04am
OP's similar threads are really useful resources for true lovers and seekers of the classics. Knowledge of the differences in the details highlighted above is very useful when confronted with bottles "in the flesh". Thanks for the education.
Reply
Reply
post #5 of 14
3/19/13 at 9:12am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Francolino View Post

love the vintage..reformulation is watered down and plastic and really an ultra cheapo...IMO!

Agree, Weruska unfortunately sucks as a frag maker.
bzw: let's not forget the brilliant R de Capucci, masterpeice of the 1980s
Reply
Reply
post #6 of 14
3/19/13 at 9:26am
Quote:
Originally Posted by perfaddict View Post

OP's similar threads are really useful resources for true lovers and seekers of the classics. Knowledge of the differences in the details highlighted above is very useful when confronted with bottles "in the flesh". Thanks for the education.

I agree, great contributions for the archives!
Reply
Reply
post #7 of 14
3/19/13 at 10:09am
Totally agree with perfaddict and Marais - excellent threads and great photos! Thanks for taking the time to post these. I have the modern Capucci (bought whilst visiting the island of Capri) and it will forever have associations of this beautiful place. I love its mediterranean vibrancy and sunny optimism - a happy scent for me.

More of these excellent insights into the classics please...!
Reply
Reply
post #8 of 14
3/19/13 at 10:32am
Thanks for the information .
Reply
Reply
post #9 of 14
3/19/13 at 2:26pm
Hi andrè,

As always your posts are very interesting for enthusiasts of classic fragrances.
I review myself in these threads and they reflect my passion for vintage gems from the past.
Thank you for bringing and sharing this information.
mdclx
Reply
Reply
post #10 of 14
3/19/13 at 3:24pm
Andre, I really appreciate the contribution you make to the forum !

I have wondered about a blind buy with Capucci. I remember Hirsh Duckfinder singing its praises a few years back. I may go for a vintage if I can find it. Thanks for sharing
Reply
Reply
post #11 of 14
4/2/13 at 2:04am
Thread Starter 
UPDATE:
here is a bottle from the Nineties: during the '90 the bottles had the RC logo embossed on the glass









THE STICKER IS DIFFERENT, TOO.
Reply
Reply
post #12 of 14
4/25/13 at 11:59pm
Thread Starter 
UPDATE
Here is a rare "atomizer" (not natural spray) , second half of Seventies. In those years (before 1980), sprays were rarely used.







Reply
Reply
post #13 of 14
4/26/13 at 9:02am
Still own and like a (circa 2006) vintage of this fragrance.
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 14
4/26/13 at 9:09am
Very informative.Great photos also.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Male Fragrance Discussion

Features on Basenotes

Greatest Hits: Annick Menardo
Petals Falling From The Sky - A Report From The Cote d'Azur's Bataille De Fleurs
Basenotes Reader Awards 2013 - Finalists Announced.
Basenotes › Basenotes Forums › Fragrance Discussion › Male Fragrance Discussion › Yesterday and Today: CAPUCCI pour Homme (from 1967)