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Carthusia 2000 EDP

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Io Capri

by Laura Bosetti Tonatto

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Carthusia Io Capri is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Io Capri opens with Litsea Cubeba, Lemon, Orange, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Apple Blossom, Floral, Lemongrass, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Seaweed and Tobacco Blossom. Carthusia's Io Capri carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Io Capri is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find its unique blend of fig, mint, and marine notes to be a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean, others are put off by a medicinal, bordering on cleaning product or even wasabi, quality. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Energetic
  • Masculine
Io Capri Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual and sport settings, though its unique character might be distracting in a formal environment. It's often described as an 'under-the-radar' scent, making it versatile for daily wear, but perhaps a bit too unusual for a date. The initial strong herbal qualities might be too much for close-quarters like an office, hence a middling score there.

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About

A zesty citrus and bracing mint opening, with a unique medicinal kick of eucalyptus and star anise, gives way to the central fig accord. This isn't a sweet or creamy fig; it's a dry, green, almost savoury take on the fruit, with balancing notes of tea and delicate florals. The base rounds out with a distinctive marine saltiness from seaweed, intertwined with hints of tobacco blossom.