Light Blue Capri in Love Pour Femme by D&G

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Capri in Love is 2025’s edition of the extremely popular and long-running Light Blue series of perfumes by Dolce & Gabbana. I bought samples of both the men’s and women’s releases of this fragrance title and have been testing them out recently.

How does Light Blue Capri in Love perform? What does it smell like exactly? Is this women’s fragrance, even worth a try?

Capri in Love Pour Femme Review

Notes include: jasmine tea, apple, longoza

Click here to try: Capri in Love

My Take

Upon first spraying, I thought that this had ginger as a note. Then, I had to look up what longoza is, and it’s apparently a plant in the ginger family. So, that made sense.

Anyway, the opening here is a fresh mix of the three notes. The jasmine tea is initially playing the background, while the crisp apple and longoza are the main attractions.

Capri in Love does have a nice spice, some sweetness, and a greenish edge to things. Yet, this is fairly sharp with things mainly present.

As it dries down, this Light Blue fragrance starts to veer into the soapier territory. Not entirely to my nose, because that jasmine note is presented as a watered down version.

Just a clean and rather simple fragrance, that is less green and spicy and more of a somewhat of a clean apple soap aroma.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here isn’t particularly heavy, but it has enough to it, for Capri in Love to be noticeable.

The longevity here is in the 6.5-7 hour range, on my skin. Keep in mind, that last hour or two is pretty darn light with the projection. However, it is still technically there, you just shouldn’t rely on Capri in Love to have insane performance.

Seasonally, obviously this is another spring and summertime wear, that can extend into the early autumn in many regions. But, like all of the Light Blue series, this perfume is going to function best in the warmer weather.

For those months of the year this is going to be a daily wear. Something that’s not too formal, but can be used more than just casually. Capri in Love isn’t much of a nightlife scent, so, it’s pretty much going to be a daytime thing.

Overall Impressions of Capri in Love

Overall, do I like Light Blue Capri in Love? It’s fine. This edition of the Dolce & Gabbana series is pretty simple and straightforward. I was never particularly put off by it and I did enjoy the ginger-floral presentation mixed with the apple note.

The light tea aroma and ginger is pleasant. There’s nothing here that is super amazing or unique, but for what this is, it’s a fairly decent perfume.

At full price? There are better options for a summer scent. Once it heads to the discounters, it’s worth a try, especially if you’re a Light Blue fan. Just don’t expect Capri in Love to be near the top of the list in the series.

Neither this nor the men’s version of Capri in Love are all that great. Kind of a miss in both cases, for this year’s Light Blue releases.

Devotion Pour Femme by D&G

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Devotion Pour Femme is the first release in what will seemingly be a further long-running series of scents from Dolce & Gabbana. This one came out back in 2023, but I recently received samples of both it, the men’s edition, and the Intense version of this perfume.

So, what does Devotion eau de parfum smell like? Does it last long? Is this D&G perfume actually worth a try?

Devotion EDP Pour Femme Review

Notes include: candied citrus, orange blossom, rum, pana cotta, vanilla

Click here to try: Devotion EDP

My Take

Devotion EDP opens with a sugary candied lemon note, which sits like a glaze mixed with rum on top of a warm cake. 

Initially, the lemon will be the strongest note in the mix, but it does calm down into something that highlights the blend. We have orange blossom as a flower here, but there also seems to be a separate orange note too. Just a zest or peel of orange.

Up top, things are bright and a bit spiced. It does have a slight juicy quality, but again, this is more of a candied or artificial lemon aroma. 

This Dolce & Gabbana perfume is a sweet gourmand and one which isn’t overly complicated. However, there are a few phases.

The next is the blended lemon cake with orange blossom. The spice fades and the vanilla really starts to move in. Paired with the orange blossom and pana cotta, the vanilla sometimes smells powdery, and creates a ‘fluffy’ near marshmallow kind of effect.

The final dry down is mostly a lemony vanilla, with the remnants of the other notes playing the background and keeping the warmer aspects of this fragrance alive.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

While this is a gourmand scent, it isn’t too heavy and actually does have a good deal of freshness to it. It’s light enough, that it never felt cloying to me, but it does also have the projection power to make it never feel weak.

The longevity is also pretty good, just not elite. It will last somewhere around 9 hours or so, on my skin. You get plenty of time with it, but it wasn’t a double digit hours long wear for me.

Seasonally, this one is good to go from autumn through the springtime. I’d probably only avoid wearing it on the hottest days of the year. Outside of that, Devotion will almost certainly work well and without much issue.

This could be a daily wear for some people. For those who love these sorts of delicious and mainstream gourmand scents, this is a good example of that type and very likeable.

It’s not a formal fragrance and is more of a cozy kind of wear versus being some kind of sexy club beast. More delectable versus being sultry and attention grabbing. For most casual or daily wear situations, Devotion EDP probably isn’t going to be too out of place.

Overall Impressions of Devotion Pour Femme

Overall, do I like Devotion EDP? I do. To be fair, I have always enjoyed gourmands, especially scents that have a lemon note mixed with some kind of baked good vibe.

With the lemon note, a lot of people will say that it smells like ‘cleaner’, no matter what perfume that it’s in. I don’t think that’s the case here at all. But, maybe you go with Devotion Intense instead, the citrus influence isn’t as much in that one.

I think that this one gets associated with Burberry Goddess, also. I think I slightly prefer Devotion, but it’s not a strong preference, either way. That has a heavier vanilla influence, even if both of them, greatly rely on that note.

The performance is good for this sort of scent, just nothing amazing. It’s one that can easily slot into a fragrance rotation, because if you like the way it smells, there will be plenty of opportunities to wear it.  Very much a crowd pleaser.

Is it anything too groundbreaking? No, not really. It’s pleasant and has an easy to wear sweet aroma. If that sounds like your type, check this one out. If not, you basically already know what to expect with this one, and can look elsewhere for a perfume.

Which is the Best Dior Sauvage Fragrance?

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Christian Dior’s Sauvage is probably the most popular men’s fragrance line in the world, right now. However, when you are given three options with the same name, it can be difficult to discern the differences and which you should choose.

In this post, I am going to rank these colognes, and break down which smells the best. I’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed each Sauvage scent, so, the rankings are very clear in my mind.

Dior Sauvage EDP vs. Parfum vs. EDT vs. Elixir

The Best Sauvage

Sauvage Elixir at Macy’s– The newest release is now the best of the bunch. In terms of smell, it’s slightly ahead of the EDP version, but this concentrated Elixir is an absolute beast performer.

It does go in a different direction from the other Sauvage fragrances. However, it retains is central lavender note and the same structure of citrus, spice, and woods.

To me, the best part of Elixir comes from its newer spice accord, mainly the cinnamon and nutmeg notes. I never liked the Sichuan pepper very much in the original, but this new blend is absolutely great. 

Yes, it’s more expensive, but it lasts all day and actually brings a new interpretation to the line. Sauvage Elixir Review

Update: Coming back to this one, a few years after its release, and I do still really like it. The dry down with the lavender is even more appealing to my nose than before. It’s really powerful, but I think it is the top pick in this Dior line.

The Close Second

1. Sauvage by Dior Eau de Parfum Spray, 2 Fl Oz– Sauvage EDP was (before 2021) my favorite offering from this lineup, without a doubt. I was pretty much indifferent to the original EDT, but this edition, really grabbed my attention and I thoroughly enjoyed wearing it.

It opens up, as a much smoother wear. The warm ambroxan leads the way and calms down the sharper elements of Sichuan pepper and bergamot. Beyond that, you get a dark and smoky vanilla note, and the EDP is less of a lavender bomb than its predecessor.

It’s clean, well put together, and has depth. The anise, pepper, and nutmeg trio are introduced later on to give Sauvage EDP some more spice, but it’s never overwhelming.

Finally, the performance is top notch. The sillage is huge, it can project itself very well off of my skin, and lasts all day without quitting. For those who don’t want to pay the high price of Elixir, this is still a great option.  Sauvage EDP Full Review

Darker and Woody

2. Dior Sauvage Parfum 100 ml 3.4 oz spray– Parfum really strikes me as the middle ground fragrance of the Sauvage line. It opens up with a citrus blast, like the EDT, but with an added juicy mandarin orange note. It also doesn’t have the same spice.

It differs from the EDP version, with way less of the ambroxan note. You do get vanilla, but it is paired with tonka bean and sandalwood, giving this a creaminess that is more pronounced than the others. 

Later on though, Sauvage Parfum develops its own identity. It’s dark, dry, woody, with a some sweetness. Sandalwood and cedar are in a leading role, along with vanilla, and some of the citrus juiciness.

It doesn’t have the same strength as the EDP, but it is still a powerful fragrance, and will last 10+ hours. I do enjoy this one, it’s just a notch below EDP, in my opinion. Though, if you want a less ambroxan heavy version, this is it. Sauvage Parfum Review

 

The Original

3. Sauvage by Christian Dior Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– To me, the original Sauvage is the least compelling of the bunch. Not that it is a bad fragrance, it’s just been outdone by its successors, and other colognes on the market.

Luna Rossa Carbon, for example, smells very similar to Sauvage EDT but is a better version. 

Sauvage EDT is much more geared toward the citrus notes. The opening is a mix of sharp bergamot and spicy pepper. It is intense and not my favorite aspect of the scent.

Later, the signature ambroxan note comes in, along with lavender to calm down the composition. The longevity is good, but not as long lasting as the EDP. Though, this is a good performer when the climate is warm. Sauvage EDT Full Review

5. Sauvage Eau Forte– It’s not as bad as everyone seemingly made it out to be. But, Eau Forte is my least favorite fragrance in the series. Though, I actually liked parts of it.

I like the cold almost misty sort of aroma that it gives off early. This is an alcohol free version of this scent and I’ve always gotten the mental impression of being near a waterfall in a forest with the opening sprays.

The spice here feels more generic and is held back somewhat by the resinous elemi note. Lavender and woody notes are the main thrust of Eau Forte for much of the wear. 

But, having tested this one out plenty, the back half becomes muskier and much less remarkable than the rather enjoyable start. Mostly just lavender and musk. The weakest and worst performer of the Sauvage lineup too. Eau Forte review

Alien Goddess Supra Florale by Mugler

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Alien Goddess has been a successful part of the designer’s long-running Alien line of perfumes. Goddess has been spawning newer flanker fairly consistently over the past handful of years, including today’s review subject: Supra Florale. This edition came out in 2023.

I’ve recently been testing out a sample of this scent. How does it smell? Does this Alien Goddess perfume last long? Is it worth a try?

Alien Goddess Supra Florale Review

Notes include: cactus accord, jasmine, everlasting flower absolute, musk, amber, desert rose

Click here to try: Supra Florale

My Take

Here’s how Mugler describes it: Alien Goddess Eau de Parfum Supra Florale turns the signature solar jasmine of the original scent into a monumental, otherworldly supra flower. The new bloom, crafted by principal perfumer Marie Salamagne and master perfumer Nathalie Lorson, symbolizes the augmented femininity embodied by Alien Goddess. More than a scent, this supra-sensorial experience encompasses the future of floral essence, infused with a daring and avant-garde eau de parfum.

This one has sort of a strange aroma up top. It’s a full cactus accord from the prickly pear fruit to the plant itself. So, it’s sort of sweet, greenish, and has a sort of herbal finish to it with that everlasting flower note (immortelle).

Alien Goddess Supra Florale is fresh and has a syrupy sweet combination in this opening act that is interesting and to my nose smells much better a bit away from me versus having it closer.

With that, you’re getting more of the floral notes here, as the name suggests. The jasmine, immortelle, and desert rose. The desert rose can actually tend to smell somewhat like jasmine, so here this Alien Goddess edition really starts to take on a jasmine heavy aroma.

Coming from the original Alien Goddess and even Intense by Mugler, you’ll notice the lack of the coconut water and citrus and general beachy aroma from this one. Yet, it still does manage to come across as like the others, closer to Intense while remaining distinct.

As this one moves along, I get a lot less of the greenish influences here. Jasmine, desert rose, amber, musk, and the remaining prickly pear.

It’s still has a balance between a light sweet syrup, clean freshness, occasionally bordering on creamy, with a rich amber and musk in the base.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Supra Florale is a substantial fragrance, while not being too heavy. You get the freshness to keep things wearable when it’s warm. While also, leaving a nice scent trail and having good ability to project from your skin.

Would probably call it in the upper range of moderate to slightly strong with its reach.

On my skin, I get somewhere in the 8.5-9 hour range. Maybe it can go a little longer than that. The performance presents no issues, so, if you like the scent it’s a good buy.

Seasonally, I would just stay away from the extremes, hot or cold. Outside of that, this can work well in spring and autumn especially, with winter and summer being possibilities depending on the climate of your region.

In terms of the versatility of Supra Florale, it’s probably not going to be one you reach for on formal or dressy occasions. It’s not really a club beast. But, it can fit in well in a lot of scenarios, even while being a laid back sort of gourmand scent.

Overall Impressions of Goddess Supra Florale

Overall, do I like this Mugler scent? I do. I still think that I prefer Intense to Alien Goddess Supra Florale, however. The EDP? It’s neck and neck.

I don’t think that this is an amazing perfume, but it is a good one, that also delivers a worthwhile performance.

The cactus accord is a nice edition, giving Alien Goddess Supra Florale a distinct and fairly memorable aroma, while still fitting into the series’ overall vibe. More desert sands versus beach sands, but still.

The balance is good, I do like it more once some of the greenish influences have softened, but nothing here was offensive. I think that this perfume is worth a try, the changes might be enough if you didn’t like the other editions, and I think if you did enjoy those, this will work just fine too.

Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle

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Lipstick Rose is one of the Frederic Malle fragrances that I had yet to try throughout all of the years that I’ve been running this site.

It’s a perfume that was released back in 2000, so it’s no new by any means, but we might as well get into what makes this one so well-loved. Lipstick Rose was designed by Ralf Schwieger.

What does it smell like? How long does it last? Is it really worth a try?

Lipstick Rose Review

Notes include: litchi, raspberry, galbanum, grapefruit, lemon, iris, rose, heliotrope, clove, amber, leather, musk, cedar, and more

Click here to try: Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle

My Take

Right away, you can tell that this Schwieger creation is going to live up to its name. The lipstick like aroma of the perfume is apparent, as is the well-blended rose note.

What I wasn’t expecting here was the lightness of this scent, especially early. I didn’t check the notes until later, but the fruitiness while subdued, is doing a lot of the work of helping to bring out the greenish and slightly dewy smell at the start.

Litchi is the strongest of the lot to my nose. However, it’s not ever dominating. The fruit here are just part of the mix and aren’t making themselves known with a sugary sweetness or tart presentation. Even the citrus, is just a faint hint, but it makes the opening sparkle.

Underneath that, galbanum is very prominent on my skin for a while. Greenish, woodsy, earthy, and slightly bitter. It’s playing off that somewhat dirty red rose, the iris, and lily of the valley. The latter, will gradually be replaced by heliotrope in the middle of the wear.

Galbanum does bring out the musk note more here. But, we will begin to shift away from the sparkling greenish opening further into the lipstick scent that we were promised. I’m also getting violet in the mix.

The powder really increases, while this Frederic Malle scent retains that lightness and freshness. It sort of reminds me of L’Homme L’eau by Prada, in that respect, but this is a more complicated fragrance.

The dry down is a powdery lipstick with vanilla, some amber, and a vague woody and green finish to it. The rose and iris are more distinct, as the other floral notes aside from some remaining heliotrope have fallen away.

It’s sweeter to me, still not majorly, and slightly warm and waxy in the finish. It does so while keeping that clean brightness to some degree.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This fragrance is pretty moderate with how it projects and the scent trail that it leaves in your wake. Lipstick Rose isn’t a heavy scent, but it’s not airy with how it presents either.

I always notice that I had it on and never had to press my nose up against the skin in order to detect it. Closer to the upper range of moderate than anything and not a complete beast with it either.

The longevity is actually really solid. I get somewhere around 8.5 hours on my skin from this fragrance. Again not elite, but you’ll get a full workday’s use out of it.

Seasonally, this is one that can fit in almost year round. It’s light enough for the spring and more mild days of summer, while also being substantial enough for when it gets cooler.

I would probably avoid it at the extremes of winter and summer, but you’re good outside of that.

It’s a very versatile perfume to wear too. While not inherently ‘sexy’ or a night club beast, Lipstick Rose can fit in just about anywhere else. It’s dressed up, attractive, without coming off as overly serious.

Casual, daily wear, or potential signature scent for the right person.

Overall Impressions of Lipstick Rose

Overall, do I like this fragrance? Yes, I think that it is a really great perfume of this type. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if it sounds like you’d enjoy it, Lipstick Rose is one you should definitely check out.

I think the opening act is great. The mix of fruits playing off of the floral notes gives this one balance. It doesn’t have to stray too far into green stem territory or have a singular tone with the lipstick and rose theme.

That is there, but this Malle perfume develops quite a bit from that initial spray. It doesn’t ever lose me and I enjoyed the ride, even if this is a very feminine fragrance. Sure, I won’t buy a bottle for myself, though I can enjoy this sample for what it is.

The performance is good, not extreme or elite, but Lipstick Rose does its job well.

I don’t think that this is too challenging to wear or anything like that, but some people really don’t vibe with lipstick perfumes, even if they like the idea of it. That and the price itself, will probably prevent this from being a blind buy for most people.

However, this is actually is a great offering from this line for those interested.