The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Capricho Love arrived in 2010 as part of O Boticário's Capricho collection. The name evokes the spirit of the fragrance: playful, affectionate, and attentive to the small moments that make up everyday life. O Boticário's perfumers built it around a fruity-floral structure that feels immediate and generous. The composition opens with bright, accessible notes that welcome the wearer, creating an inviting impression from the first application.
The heart of Capricho Love features a plum-strawberry pairing that forms a distinctive fruity core. Strawberry contributes a noticeable sweetness to the heart of the fragrance, while plum adds a deeper fruit dimension. Violet makes up the rest of the heart, providing a floral counterpoint to the fruit notes. The base features vanilla, amber, cedar, and musk, establishing a foundation that supports the composition below it. Each layer builds on the others, creating a fragrance with multiple dimensions that unfolds over time.
The evolution
Lychee and pear open the composition, two fruit notes that introduce the fragrance. Strawberry and plum follow, joining the top notes to build a fruity mid-section. Rose and violet appear in the heart, adding floral qualities alongside the fruit notes. The transition moves toward a base of vanilla and amber wrapped around cedar and musk. The overall effect is a fragrance that moves from brighter top notes to a warmer foundation. The sillage has been described as above average, with a presence that remains noticeable throughout wear. The dry down settles into a lasting impression that lingers on the skin.
Cultural impact
The Capricho line includes several flankers, among them Capricho Love, which launched in 2010. The Capricho collection has expanded over time to include Day, Night, Rock, and Sweet, each variation offering a different character within the broader Capricho family. Capricho Love has maintained a presence in the O Boticário lineup since its introduction, appealing to consumers drawn to fruity-floral compositions.
