Tocade Eau de Parfum bottle Tocade
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Carthusia Lady Eau de Parfum bottle Carthusia Lady

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tocade
Divisive yet utterly charming, Tocade is a sweet, powdery vanilla-rose bomb for those who appreciate a playful, slightly retro vibe. Ignore the weird bottle, this one's a cult classic that hits different for everyone.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Carthusia Lady
This perfume is a time capsule, embodying a classic, complex floral chypre style that feels far older than its 2011 launch. It's a love-it-or-find-it-odd scent, depending on your appreciation for old-school perfumery, and performs best in cooler weather.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 4%
Floral 41% 37%
Fruity 1% 5%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 23% 21%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 15% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tocade EdP
Carthusia Lady EdP

Notes

Accords

Tocade Carthusia Lady
100%
Floral
100%
97%
Vanilla
97%
Powdery
70%
94%
Rose
66%
82%
Amber
54%
66%
Woody
75%
69%
Aromatic
55%
61%
Iris
Fresh
61%
54%
Sweet
54%
Floral shared
100%
100%
97%
Powdery shared
97%
70%
Rose shared
94%
66%
Amber shared
82%
54%
Woody shared
66%
75%
Aromatic shared
69%
55%
61%
61%
Sweet shared
54%
54%

Performance

Tocade Carthusia Lady
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tocade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its strong longevity and presence mean it could be a bit much for a formal office, Tocade's comforting and alluring rose-vanilla blend makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, or even more relaxed formal events where you want to leave an impression. Many reviews highlight its 'hug in a bottle' and 'sexy' qualities, perfect for close encounters.

Carthusia Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its subtle sillage and elegant, classic character make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, and perfect for formal events. While it might be a bit too 'dressed up' for very casual settings, its warm and refined nature makes it an excellent choice for a sophisticated date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Powdery accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tocade
Carthusia Lady
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