42 community ratings

Parfum Captive #1

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10

Community score
42 ratings

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin Parfum Captive #1 is a spicy, powdery unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter and suits both men and women.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Red pepper Sichuan pepper Black pepper

Long pepper

Florentine iris

Ambramone™

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy

What does Parfum Captive #1 smell like?

Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer comes last. It is chosen most for leisure time and nights out, though business and daytime wear also get votes. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so the scent doesn't lean clearly to either side.

Red pepper, Sichuan pepper, black pepper and long pepper give it a warm, sharp spice. Florentine iris softens that edge with a powdery, floral tone, and Ambramone™ adds a resinous, woody warmth. A sweet, earthy side runs underneath; the overall feel is spicy, dry and slightly synthetic.