Carthusia 1948 EDP

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Fiori di Capri

Name: Fiori di Capri Eau de Parfum
Brand: Carthusia

Carthusia Fiori di Capri is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1948, created by Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Fiori di Capri opens with Cyclamen, Bergamot, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Wild Strawberry, Iris, and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Carthusia's Fiori di Capri carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a divisive one. Many find its rich, vintage floral profile 'old-fashioned' or even 'annoying'; however, for those who appreciate classic complexities, it's a 'masterpiece' and 'heaven-like'. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it scent.

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Classic
Elegant
Sophisticated
Sensual
Warm

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Ylang-Ylang13%

Gardenia12%

Jasmine12%

Tuberose12%

Orange Blossom10%

Orange9%

Mandarin8%

Rose8%

Cyclamen8%

Bergamot8%

Heartas listed

Carnation14%

Hyacinth11%

Honey10%

Clove9%

Incense8%

Wild Strawberry8%

Iris8%

Violet Leaf8%

Plum8%

Pineapple8%

Nutmeg8%

Baseas listed

Oakmoss16%

Musk16%

Sandalwood15%

Amber14%

Labdanum14%

Patchouli12%

Cedar12%

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.

ScentArt

Notes

Top

Heart

Base

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its vintage, mature floral character and decent silage make it better suited for evening and formal events, though some find it light enough for casual wear. It's generally too intense for an office setting.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BENZYL BENZOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BUTYL-PHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLAL, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, EVERNA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT, GERANIOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENYZL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, FARNESOL, COUMARIN.

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

Fiori di Capri opens with a dizzying bouquet of white florals - tuberose, gardenia, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom - all brightened by a citrus zest. As it settles, a complex heart of sweet fruits like pineapple and wild strawberry emerges, deepened by honey, iris, and warm spices such as clove and nutmeg, with a hint of contemplative incense. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and sandalwood, softened by amber and musk.