Carthusia 2011 EDP

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Carthusia Lady

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Carthusia Carthusia Lady is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Carthusia Lady opens with Cyclamen, Bergamot, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet Leaf, Geranium, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Carthusia's Carthusia Lady carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Subtle
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Carthusia Lady 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Lady opens with a rich, ethereal bouquet of mixed florals - rose, lily of the valley, and jasmine intertwine with the unique facets of cyclamen and lilac, brightened by a hint of bergamot. As it settles, an elegant powdery iris emerges, complemented by sweet peach and a warm, surprisingly present clove and carnation spice. The dry down is a sophisticated embrace of earthy oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood, softened by musk and a whisper of vanilla, creating a subtle yet lasting impression of timeless floral warmth.

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