Carthusia 2000 EDP

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Ligea (Ligea la Sirena)

by Laura Bosetti Tonatto

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Carthusia Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lemongrass, Patchouli, Geranium, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Styrax, and Tobacco Blossom. Carthusia's Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Ligea is a divisive siren. What's powdery and elegant for some, is a medicated biscuit or cleaning solution for others. Its vintage, almost Shalimar-esque vibe makes it memorable, but sample first- this isn't a safe blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Ligea (Ligea la Sirena) 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
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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, Ligea isn't ideal for a discreet office setting but shines on evenings and dates. Its complex and warm spicy-amber nature makes it suitable for formal events and cooler casual wear.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a lively burst of citrus from bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, cleverly intertwined with aromatic lavender and a hint of spiritual incense. The heart introduces a warm, spicy element with clove and geranium, given a green edge by lemongrass and patchouli. As it dries, a sweet tobacco blossom emerges, grounded by musk, balsamic styrax, and a comforting vanilla, creating a powdery and resinous finish.

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Where to buy

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Import charges may apply

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2ml 1 offer
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