Capricorn By Shams Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2024

At a glance

Is Capricorn By Shams Perfumes worth trying?

CAPRICORN by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
citrus, white floral, amber with Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine

The first impression

CAPRICORN by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. CAPRICORN was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippine Courtière. Top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin; middle notes are Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are Amber and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
white floral 85%
amber 70%
patchouli 60%
woody 50%
fresh spicy 40%
animalic 35%

The perfumer behind it

Philippine Courtière

Philippine Courtière

Philippine Courtière is a French perfumer who has composed for 4711, Chloé, and Arabian Oud. Her work includes the fresh Acqua Colonia Coconut Water & Yuzu and the floral Narcissus Poeticus. She also created zodiac-inspired scents for BY SHAMS PERFUMES and the rich Opulent Vanilla for Angel Schlesser.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Mandarin

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Capricorn By Shams Perfumes

Essence

The Mystic walks the veil between worlds, seeking truths that shimmer just beyond sight. Capricorn's amber-patchouli base and citrus-jasmine ascent mirror this duality-earthbound yet ethereal. The bergamot's brightness is a lantern in the dark, while the orange blossom middle notes suggest sacred groves where secrets are whispered.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layers of charcoal linen and silver rings etched with celestial symbols. The fragrance's animalic undertones resonate with their love of raw silk and tarnished mirrors. Their home is a sanctuary of incense coils and leather-bound grimoires.

Philosophy & Values

They trust intuition over reason, seeing patterns in the chaos. The amber's warmth reflects their belief in unseen connections, while the patchouli grounds their mysticism in tangible ritual. To them, even winter's darkness holds a promise of rebirth.

Relationships

They attract seekers and skeptics alike, offering neither easy answers nor dismissal. The jasmine in the fragrance hints at their hypnotic charisma, though their patchouli depth ensures they won't be trivialized as mere enchanters.

Lifestyle

Midnight finds them charting lunar phases or brewing tisanes of mugwort and star anise. The fragrance's strong sillage mirrors their unapologetic presence-they refuse to dilute their essence for comfort's sake.

Shadow

Their esoteric pursuits can become escapism; the very amber that illuminates may trap them in labyrinths of their own making. The mandarin's fleeting zest warns of a mind that might lose itself in abstraction.

Conclusion

This scent is a scrying mirror-a blend of citrus clarity and resinous mystery that embodies the Mystic's dance between shadow and revelation. It lingers like a question left hanging in candlelit air.