Carthusia 2009 EDP

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Gelsomini di Capri

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Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Gelsomini di Capri opens with Jasmine, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, and Clove, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Rose, Vanilla, and Beeswax. Carthusia's Gelsomini di Capri carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive white floral, with some finding it a beautiful, realistic jasmine tea, and others recoiling from its indolic, old-school leanings. You'll either adore its natural intensity or want to scrub it off.
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Gelsomini di Capri Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent floral character, described by many as strong and even 'animalic' or 'sweaty', makes it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. However, its intensity and unique blend of notes lend themselves well to dates and more formal gatherings, hinting at an alluring, classic elegance. It's too heavy for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Gelsomini di Capri opens with a bold flourish of jasmine and ylang-ylang, spiced with a sharp clove, giving it an initial 'peppery' quality. As it settles, orange blossom and a hint of cedar emerge, leading to a base of warm beeswax, a subtle rose, and creamy vanilla. The journey is intensely floral, almost indolic, capturing the essence of white and yellow blooms with an earthy, sweet undertone.

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