2010
La Cautiva
Julian BedelThe nose · 153 fragrances · also made Muskara Cuero (2018)Portrait →

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Fueguia 1833  ·  Sold as unisex

La Cautiva

The quiet intensity of a room where ancient traditions meet contemporary elegance, captured in the scent of a rare and cherished possession.

3.39Still under the radar
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
vanillamuskypowderyfruitysoft spicysweet
La CautivaLuxury · $250+
71%Similar accords, often for lessNude Vanilla Body Mist · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityWeak35% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak38%
Moderate17%
Long lasting18%
Eternal17%
SillageIntimate22% say strong or enormous
Intimate46%
Moderate32%
Strong17%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex28%
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Feminine68%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

La Cautiva by Fueguia 1833, launched in 2010 and created by Julian Bedel, is a Floral Fruity fragrance that captures the essence of cultural exchange. The composition opens with musk, followed by vanilla and black currant, creating an intriguing blend of sweetness and warmth. This distinctive scent reflects a narrative where an indigenous person encounters the perfume of civilization through their captive's neck, blending the wildness of Patagonia with the refined scents of modernity.

How to wear it

Apply La Cautiva sparingly to let the warmth of vanilla and black currant unfold gradually. It pairs well with cooler weather when its musky notes provide a comforting embrace.

Fig. 01 — La Cautiva, Fueguia 1833

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Julian Bedel portrait
03 · The nose

Julian Bedel

South America's first luxury perfume house

Julián Bedel is an Argentine perfumer who worked as a branding strategist for luxury goods before commissioning a fragrance for a Buenos Aires museum revealed a lack of niche perfumery produced in South America.

153fragrances
Argentinenationality

Designer Fueguia 1833

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La CautivaRosa de los Vientos
Try it layered

With Fueguia 1833 Rosa de los Vientos

Adds amber, rose and warm spicy; shares two accords.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

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