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Etienne Aigner

Cara Mia (EDP)

2015

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Versions Timeline

2015

Cara Mia (Original Release)

Price Range
$55 – $60

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Thomas Fontaine

"Cara Mia is a feminine Eau de Parfum introduced in 2015 as a warm, spicy amber-floral fragrance. Its opening combines cardamom, black pepper, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a bright yet piquant first impression. Iris, jasmine, and peach create a softly powdery floral heart with a gentle fruity nuance. The dry-down becomes more resinous and woody through olibanum, labdanum, patchouli, and cashmeran or cashmere musk. The overall character is polished, sensual, and distinctly feminine without becoming excessively heavy. It is versatile enough for daytime wear while retaining enough warmth and depth for evenings."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sensual
Sophisticated
Warm
Alluring

Occasions

Daily Use
Date
Dinner
Work
Formal

Fun Facts

Cara Mia was created by perfumer Thomas Fontaine.

The fragrance combines fresh citrus and peppery spice with an amber-resinous base.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusFreshFloralPowderyFruityOrientalResinousWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cardamom
black pepper
bergamot
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

iris
jasmine
peach
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

olibanum
labdanum
patchouli
cashmeran

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Cara Mia is generally described as a classy, feminine, warm, and spicy floral-amber fragrance. The bright peppery-citrus opening softens into a powdery floral heart before settling into a musky, resinous, woody base. It is considered pleasant and versatile for daytime or evening wear, although reception is moderate rather than universally enthusiastic.”

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