Carthusia 2003 EDP

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Mediterraneo

by Laura Bosetti Tonatto

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Carthusia Mediterraneo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Mediterraneo opens with Litsea Cubeba, Bergamot, Lemon, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Mandarin, Jasmine, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk. Carthusia's Mediterraneo carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a fiercely divisive citrus perfume that some adore for its realistic, bracing lemon, while others dismiss it as smelling like cleaning products or iced tea. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who love it, it's a slice of Mediterranean heaven.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Calm
  • Classic
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Mediterraneo Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon24%
Bergamot19%
Mint16%
Eucalyptus14%
Thyme13%
Litsea Cubeba13%
Heartas listed
Mandarin30%
Floral Notes25%
Jasmine22%
Cardamom22%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, effervescent citrus and generally poor longevity make it perfect for casual, everyday wear or sport. While it's too fleeting and casual for most dates or formal events, its refreshing quality could work in a relaxed office setting if applied lightly.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, CITRAL, HEYXL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL.

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

Mediterraneo opens with a ferocious blast of juicy, photorealistic lemon and bergamot, underscored by a cool, clean whisper of eucalyptus and mint. The heart introduces a surprising yet harmonious tea-like nuance from cardamom and subtle florals. The dry-down is a soft, clean musk, leaving a light, refreshing trail. It's a bright, aromatic punch of Mediterranean sunshine.

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Where to buy

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