Eau de parfum

Montale Soleil de Capri

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Gender:
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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Solar Spirit of Soleil de Capri

In 2007, the world of perfumery was illuminated by a bright sun with the launch of Montale Soleil de Capri from the house of Montale.

This unisex fragrance, belonging to the Around The Fruits collection, embodies the spirit of the Italian island of Capri, offering a feeling of summer carefreeness and freshness.

The brand Montale, founded in the early 2000s, is renowned for its rich and exotic compositions, but in Soleil de Capri, it offers a lighter, solar interpretation, expanding the palette of its perfumery art.

As an eau de parfum, this fragrance ensures an ideal balance between intensity and airiness, highlighting its versatility and appeal to a wide audience.

Positioning and How to Wear This Solar Fragrance

Positioned as a unisex fragrance, Soleil de Capri invites both women and men to enjoy, offering a universal freshness that suits everyday style and special moments.

Its medium sillage leaves behind a delicate but noticeable trail, perfect for those who value elegance without being obtrusive.

To fully reveal the fragrance's potential, experts recommend entering the cloud when applying to the skin, which ensures even distribution and long-lasting resonance.

For clothing, 1 to 2 sprays are sufficient to enjoy the notes throughout the day without overload.

This fragrance is particularly good in warm seasons: in spring and summer, it brings the coolness of citrus, and in the heart, it opens up with floral tenderness, making it an ideal companion for the office, dates, or outdoor walks.

It easily lifts the mood and adds bright colors to any look.

Author and Influence on the Montale Perfume House

The creator of this solar masterpiece was Pierre Montale, the founder and creative director of the Montale house.

His approach to perfumery, combining oriental motifs with modern accents, brightly manifested in Soleil de Capri, strengthening the brand's reputation as an innovator in the world of fragrances and demonstrating its ability to create diverse compositions from intense to light.

Similar Fragrances for Further Exploration

If you liked Soleil de Capri, you might be interested in other fresh compositions.

For example, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue with marine coolness, Moschino Cheap and Chic I Love Love with playful fruitiness, or Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt with woody-salty notes for a more versatile resonance, which are also excellent for discussion in the community of perfume enthusiasts.

For more information, visit the official website: montaleparfums.com.

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Key fragrance characteristics

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Description of the composition

Note Pyramid: From Citrus Top to Musk Base

The fragrance opens with a refreshing burst of citrus chord, where grapefruit and kumquat create a juicy and tart openness, reminiscent of ripe fruits under the sun of Capri, instantly lifting the mood.

In the heart of the composition, white flowers bloom, offering a delicate and elegant floral note that softens the initial citrus and adds femininity, creating a harmonious transition to the base.

The fragrance base wraps in the warmth of spices and sensual musk, ensuring longevity and depth that gradually unfold on the skin, leaving behind a soft, attractive trail, perfect for long-lasting enjoyment.

This pyramid belongs to the Floral and Fruit families, and the note groups include Citrus, Whiteflower, Spicy, and Musk, making the composition multifaceted and interesting for perfume connoisseurs to discuss.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Montale
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://montaleparfums.com
Year of production 2007
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder RSS Enterprises

Composition pyramid

Citrus accord
Grapefruit
Kumquat
White Flowers
Spices
musk

Heart notes

Base notes

Families

Fragrance characteristics

based on 46 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
17%
Unisex
65%
Female
17%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
6%
Sport
0%
Sleep
6%
For party
0%
For every day
19%
Sex
12%
For Holiday
19%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
18%
Spring
Spring
37%
Summer
Summer
34%
Autumn
Autumn
11%
For what style / mood
Casual
40%
Gala
0%
Classic
13%
Avant-garde
7%
Romantic
7%
Sporty
33%
For what age
under 18
19%
18-25 years old
21%
26-35 years old
28%
36-45 years
16%
46+ years old
9%
Any
7%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
17%
Enter the cloud
42%
1-2 atomisations
17%
2-3 atomisations
8%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
12%
On the wrist
18%
On the knees
6%
On the back of the neck
12%
Behind the ears
12%
On the elbow
6%
On the abdomen
6%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
18%
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12%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
8%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
42%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
37%
Exoticism
23%
Luxury
3%
Euphoria
3%
Passion
3%
Joy
13%
Calm
13%
Excitement
3%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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The scent is somehow too light, I don't even know how to describe it. Lots of citrus, but it doesn't please, rather annoys. Simple, yes, but that doesn't make it interesting. In the end, nothing special, just another fruity smell that quickly gets boring
4/5
4
This fragrance was among the few that somehow caught my attention. It's light, with notes of freshness and greenery. On a cool day by the sea, perhaps I would choose it. But overall, the feeling it leaves is a certain sadness )
5/5
5
At first, you smell orange candies. The fragrance is simply charming, I really liked it. Gentle, soft, sweet citrus - a truly lovely perfume. Many fragrances are indeed similar, and someone might say this one also resembles something. But here's what I think: fragrances truly unfold in the base, and Soleil de Capri remains just as soft and pleasant until the very end. No pepper, no harsh masculine notes - just citrus softness and tenderness. It seems I've finally found my ideal citrus fragrance, because twin scents, according to many, never really appealed to me - there was always something off (either longevity, or too much pepper, etc.) And here it is!!! I'm thrilled with this discovery, I want a whole bucket of it, and let that sound cliché 😄
3/5
3
This scent really reminds me of Light Blue, but it's less sweet. It's spicier and brighter, which gives it a special expressiveness 🌟
4/5
4
The scent is simply super!!! Long-lasting, with a great sillage, interesting and stylish, but it's just too reminiscent of Montale Light Blue, which is already in my collection. So, when Light Blue runs out, this will be an excellent replacement
5/5
5
The fragrance I tried is simply awful. The citrus notes sound so sharp it makes my head hurt. No sophistication, just some kind of heaviness. Warmth? No, rather cold and discomfort. Italy? I don't know what they're talking about, but I don't like it. Fragrance pyramid? Not impressive, rather, it causes repulsion
5/5
5
This Montale fragrance truly stands out from the rest. It doesn't cause fatigue, but rather fills you with energy. Summer, beach, refreshing drinks - these are the images that come to mind. Citrus notes and sunny Italian days create an atmosphere that is so lacking in gray everyday life
5/5
5
The scent is simply disgusting. Citrus tree? Oh come on, it's more like acid than freshness. Sun of Italy? Don't make me laugh, there's no sun here, just a suffocating smell. Refreshing cocktail? It's more like nauseating. All in all, a failed perfume, and all because of these annoying citruses
5/5
5
I didn't catch the musk, but I really liked the scent. It's great for both spring and summer. I didn't notice any citrus notes or spices, nor did I smell any flowers. But the longevity is simply impressive! 🌸
5/5
5
This fragrance is just summery and full of energy! It's so light and fresh, it immediately transports you to the atmosphere of a carefree vacation on some sunny island. First, you feel bright citrus notes, and then the warmth of pine needles and woody accents appear. This combination is truly inspiring! )
5/5
5
Overall, pretty good 😊 But I got the feeling it's trying to become soap. So I can't say for sure yet, I need to test it more. But yeah, it's fresh and light, everything seems to be in its place 😄
5/5
5
This fragrance is one of the best from this brand. It's fresh, with bright citrus notes, yet it feels cool. The musky undertone and spicy accents add interest. The longevity is simply impressive, and the sillage is also pleasing. A summer choice that will definitely lift your spirits!
5/5
5
Yay!!! I finally got my bottle of Sun of Capri! How I adore it. I first encountered it in 2012. It struck me with its brightness and variety of summer notes! With it, it always feels like a celebration, your mood lifts, and everyone around pays attention to you)
5/5
5
In the bottle, there's a citrus freshness, but white flowers also come through, creating a subtle contrast. I tried it on a rainy autumn day, and immediately remembered summer, vacation, and heat - that's exactly the vibe it has. I'll probably buy a full bottle by next summer. In winter, perhaps it will sound bright and clear in the frost. It reminded me of one of my favorite fragrances - THoO Live in colors, but that one is too quiet. Montale, however, pleases with its loudness 😔
3/5
3
The fragrance is interesting, for sure, but it didn't quite suit me. When I apply it, I immediately smell a citrus air freshener 🍋 This feeling fades a bit over time, but it still feels like I'm wearing some kind of freshener. Maybe I haven't fully tried it out yet, but after a month of use, that's the impression I got

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