Carthusia 2010 EDP

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1681

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Carthusia 1681 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. 1681 opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Coriander, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Neroli, Iris, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Carthusia's 1681 carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive old soul. Some find 1681 a uniquely refined, effortlessly masculine iris, a step up from the usual suspects. Others, though, get a distinct whiff of vintage lipstick or something a bit too medicinal. Test before you commit, this isn't for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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1681 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its subtle sillage and elegant, somewhat vintage character, 1681 is perfectly suited for more formal settings or professional environments. While some describe it as an excellent day-to-day scent, its old-world charm makes it less ideal for casual wear or sporty activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Carthusia 1681 opens with a Mediterranean aromatic punch of bergamot, sharp coriander, and a herbal rosemary-thyme blend, giving way to a heart where powdery iris meets peppery intrigue and soothing lavender. The drydown settles into a sophisticated, woody embrace of cedar and sandalwood, softened by amber, vanilla, and a whisper of incense, leaving a clean, antique-like trail.

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