A heavenly musk laced with fruit and vanilla. La Cautiva means “The Captive”, and it refers to an epic poem by Esteban Echeverria which is considered one of the first great works of modern Argentinian literature. This is an imaginative speculation about the scent of Mary, the main character, and while we have never read the poem, we can state unequivocally that she smelled delicious. This is airy and delectable – an enchanting confection that features a creamy whipped vanilla and a piercingly sweet black currant. The musk is soft spoken and warms to the skin as the edible elements come forward. Initially, there is a hint of syrup to the berries, but the intense sugar eases into a juicy, fresh currant with a hint of minty green leaves. As cloud-light and effortless as a meringue, topped with perfectly ripe berries - this is like a dessert you would eat in a dream. The perfect warm weather gourmand.

La Cautiva Fragrance Notes

Musk, blackcurrant, vanilla

La Cautiva Sizes Available:

50ml $265

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about La Cautiva...

This is such a pretty scent. The black current was brief for me and though the musk was one of the nicest I have ever smelled, musk isn't for me so this is a no. But it really is a soft, pretty fragrance and if you like musk you will probably love this. Its extremely long lasting too!

By erin - attorney from new orleans on 6/6/2022

This is a beautiful gourmand, a soft almost fuzzy scent. I love that they kept this one subtle by not overdoing the sweetness factor. It smells fluffy and comforting in a cashmere sweater type of way, but more like a sleeveless cashmere tank that you wore on a warm day while picking berries. Very wearable and has a strong presence without being cloying or overpowering. I think this could also do very well being layered with other scents. Well done and definitely worth trying!

By Kendall - Stylist from Denver on 10/14/2016

This is a wonderfully delicious scent. I'm reminded of a blackberry jam (I know the notes list blackcurrant), fresh and mouthwatering, blended seamlessly with a fine vanilla cream. I don't get a lot of musk, and it is gourmand, but beautifully done.

By Kiki - HR Director from Seattle on 1/26/2016

I don't know why the other reviewers were not raving about this - it's absolutely divine! The softest, dreamiest, creamiest, pouffiest, fluffiest concoction I have smelled in a long, LONG time. It is berries and vanilla and the softest musk whipped together in a cherub's kitchen. And the longevity is pretty impressive - I swiped my wrist with my sample at 8:30 AM and it was still there when I left work at 5PM! I love it and a FB will be mine....

By Cyndi - govt from Abu Dhabi on 9/7/2015

The luckyscent description is not far short of the mark though for me the blackcurrants are drowned out by the vanilla, pastry and toasted almonds. As the previous reviewer says, there are other similar treats around if you are into sweet gourmand notes. But the best and most original Fueguia gourmand has to be the latest one, Flores Negras, with its rich and fresh raspberry/pear/rose character.

By King of England - retired doctor from UK on 11/27/2014

Not a bad fragrance, but it does smell like a Victoria's Secret store. Musky fruit. It is also exorbitantly priced for what it is.

By Anonymous - from Nashville on 5/31/2013

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