Carthusia 2010 EDP

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Corallium

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Carthusia Corallium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Corallium opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Bay Leaf, and Myrrh, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, and Sage. Carthusia's Corallium carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a quiet charmer, a 'your skin but better' vibe that nails sophisticated Mediterranean air. It might not shout, but Corallium is a masterclass in understated elegance, even if some wish it kicked up more of a fuss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Corallium Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot30%
Bay Leaf29%
Mandarin21%
Myrrh21%
Heartas listed
Cedar41%
Woody Notes36%
Patchouli24%
Baseas listed
Sage43%
Musk31%
Resins26%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Corallium's light projection and fresh, clean profile make it an ideal office scent, while its versatility suits casual wear perfectly. Its subtle nature means it won't overwhelm on a date or during activities, but it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CINNAMAL, ISOEUGENOL, COUMARIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Corallium kicks off with a bright, crisp splash of mandarin and bergamot, quickly joined by the unique, almost medicinal tang of bay leaf and myrrh. As it dries, a soft cedar emerges, bringing a gentle woodiness balanced by an aromatic sage and a clean, milky musk. There's a subtle, almost sandy mineral quality that evokes sun-warmed rocks by the sea, grounding the fresh herbal opening.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 26 October

1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
Amazon US Prime $50.27/fl oz - $85.00 Buy →
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
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