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Domenico Caraceni 1913 Eau de Toilette by Domenico Caraceni

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Domenico Caraceni 1913

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Domenico Caraceni is known as the father of Italian tailoring, so it goes without saying that any fragrance bearing his name would have to be as elegant and unique as a impeccably fitted bespoke suit. Luckily, Domenico Caraceni 1913 does justice to its namesake with an elegant, chypre-inflected men's scent with the character and individuality to make anyone who wears it feel like it was made especially for them. While classically structured with top notes of citrus, a heart of geranium and a base of mossy woods, Domenico Caraceni 1913 has a distinctly modern, even edgy feel, largely because of the presence of a distinct and stunning frankincense note. The note, apparent from start to finish, combines beautifully with the citrus top notes, creating an effect that is husky-sweet, almost smoky. In the heart of the fragrance, it enriches the geranium, rose and tobacco, adding an earthy, spicy undertone to the sultry mix. The piquancy is further emphasized by the cypress note, with its gloriously mentholated, almost pine-like aroma. Although originally meant for men, Domenico Caraceni would be as wonderful on a woman as – you guessed it! - an impeccably tailored suit.

Domenico Caraceni 1913 Fragrance Notes

Petit grain, styrax, geranium bourbon, neroli bigarade, rose, tobacco, cypress, frankincense

Domenico Caraceni 1913 Sizes Available:


100ml	$135

0.7ml
0.7ml sample	$4

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Here's what other people are saying about Domenico Caraceni 1913...

The funeral comments are somewhat silly. This is a nice, semi-soapy clean rose and incense scent for men, I cans see where for some it may have a bit of a formal feel- I think the rose does that. But after wearing this for a few years, the input I get from others is more along the lines of a fancy soapy smell like you're fresh back from the barber. Albeit a European barber. I don't find anything about this to be overly feminine.

By Mark - Retired from Los Angeles on 5/12/2020

Don't see (or smell!) any funereal aspects here - to me, it is a luxe, classic male 'barbershop' fragrance. I purchased it for my husband but occasionally will take a spritz myself, simply because the scent is so glorious.

By Joyce - Attorney from New York on 4/11/2017

Floral. This is not a "manly" sent. Reminds me of a hand lotion my mother wore in the late 60's. I have a pretty good sniffer and I totally miss the tobacco, cypress and frankincense. I get why one reviewer made a commitment on a funeral parlor. The powder smell goes away after wearing for 30 min. I have no ax to grind with anyone and not trying to mess with the sales of this product, but I do want to let other guys like me that this is a very flowery fragrance.

By W Kevin - Restaurateur from Charlotte on 1/17/2016

Beautiful scent, very classic and formal. I bought this, not for myself to wear, but for the fabolous history and wonderful reviews. It was really worth the sample, the scent is outstanding, being so grown up without getting boring. Proper and clean, a scent that leads the thouhts to a man who's been out working in the woods all weekend and then having to shave for the businessmeeting on monday. He therefor carries the scent of forest and soap that matches well with the expensive fabric in the suit.

By Jenny - Psychologystudent from Gothenburg, Sweden on 8/6/2012

God I hope luckyscent brings this one back someday

By Anonymous on 4/6/2012

Not overpowering, neither sweet nor woodsy; understated; elegant. I would reserve this for wear with my best suit, or tuxedo. It's outstanding.

By James - from LA on 3/27/2012

This scent is so incredibly floral, I should have known with the list of ingredients/reviews that it would not be for me. Purchased the sample for my boyfriend who also found it way too heady. It is definitely a masculine floral, so fear not that you will smell like a woman, however I cannot tolerate the flowers and my boyfriend did not appreciate it either. Not poorly composed or cheap smelling, just did not suit for us.

By Hannah - from Canada on 3/3/2012

The most beautiful 'funeral home' scent I've yet to encounter. This fragrance would work great at a funeral, or church, or any other somber setting. Not that you couldn't wear this to more jubilant occasions! You absolutely can, and should.

By Anonymous on 11/12/2011

I was excited and anticipating this for a while now, and ever since I have read the responses about how formal and even "funeral home" that people detected in Domenico Caraceni fragrance, I had to get a sample and see for myself, and quite frankly, I am speechless. I am speechless not so much because of the unusual combination used in this fragrance, or even the comparisons of what some have said about what it smells like , but I am speechless because of the authority this fragrance demands of both the wearer and the person who is indulging in it's fragrance. This perfume is not just for any person, in fact this perfume is not even for just any man, this perfume really encapsulates the whole concept of what a distinguished, well cultured, respectable, sophisticated, methodical, and deep thinking man would smell like. I think that is probably why people had subsequently referred this to a "funeral" type of smell, because when you are at a funeral home, or even a actual funeral, the requirement of seriousness is often at times paramount, and though this, in my opinion does not smell like a funeral, the deafening effects of it's authoritative, "I am someone," smell is definitely dominant in this composition. Any person, preferably a man who wears this, knows that this perfume has to be respected and should not be taken lightly.

By Gwenikins - Jewelery Designer on 9/22/2011

This is very formal, and I can see the funereal comments due to the combination of incense and roses, but it is an incredibly good fragrance for a man. I bought it from someplace in Germany a couple of years ago when Lucky Scent was out of it and didn't know if they were going to be able to get it again. It's that good.

By TonyP - Teacher from Louisville, KY on 5/14/2011

As someone else noted it's hard for me to describe this fragrance. All I know is that I love this and so does my wife. A very formal scent.

By Pulley - Insurance sales from SC on 2/9/2011

Well, I had pretty high hopes for this but it was a BIG surprise when I actually smelled it. The funeral comment does come straight to my mind also. I have sampled it 5 times including right this very minute. Even after drydown, the scent is the same. I picture a funeral home filled with older people and a bit of hospital smells. I know the funeral aspect is the musty flower accord in this but this is absolutely nothing that I want to smell like. That's why sampling is a great thing.

By Paul - from Marion on 1/10/2011

do not believe this funeral crap this persons nose has been in the funeral business too long. i choked in my own spit when i read those words. It is a beautiful scent i would NEVER have this nice sensual scent be near a funeral. by the way you should never wear any scents to a funeral, or any negative spot or you risk associating psychologicaly your scent to death, and negativity, details matter.

By Anonymous on 1/4/2011

Whoa! Careful with this one... To wear this cologne, one should take the scene or the event into consideration. This is not your everyday cologne and it most definitely has an aura of exclusivity to it. This is something one would wear ummmm... at a funeral perhaps? Yeah... Domenico Caraceni 1913 is the perfect cologne to wear when attending a funeral. This is not a cologne one would wear on a daily basis or when wearing casual clothes. Again, there is a scene appropriateness to this cologne. Unless you are a mortician or someone being protected by high security, do not buy the bottle. It is better to buy this cologne by the vial.

By Anonymous on 7/29/2010

I can't accurately describe this cologne. It's got a nice scent, but has a heavy, almost sweet powdery smell to it. Just don't apply too much and you should be okay.

By Tyrone - from New Orleans on 3/1/2010

This is one dark, sultry scent, but pretty quiet. A tad formal perhaps...can't see wearing this with jeans, but make that call for yourself. More suited to a suit, or better yet a cape as you slip quietly though the night.

By Stylin - Exec from Los Angeles on 12/2/2009

smell like a expensive bayrum

By dioni - mangui from NYC on 10/24/2009

And the new bottle is fantastic. If anyone wants a truly unique, masculine fragrance, that is wonderfully unconventional this is it! Try before you buy, but if you have any sense, you'll buy.

By Joe F. - Atty. from NYC on 9/12/2009

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Creamy rose with a very classic Italian feel. Think turkish delight rose flavour with less intense rose scents on a creamy base. WOW !!!! I would give this one 6 stars instead of 5.

By andy - Student from Adelaide, Australia on 8/5/2009

I can't agree with everyone enough. This has a "classic" quality, but does not feel out of place today. The scent says sophisticated, not pretentious.

By DH - from NYC on 7/22/2009

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