Carthusia 2007 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Numero Uno

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Carthusia Numero Uno is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. Numero Uno opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Eucalyptus, settles into a heart of Litsea Cubeba, Patchouli, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Carthusia's Numero Uno carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a classy, old-school chypre with a timeless appeal; for others, it's a dated, soapy struggle, with notes reminiscent of airplane lavatories. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Numero Uno 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:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its potent opening and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its refined, mature character makes it an excellent choice for formal events and dates, evoking a 'gentlemanly sophistication'.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, HIDROXYCITRONELLOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, EVERNIA FURFURACEA (TREEMOSS) EXTRACT, BENZYL BENZOATE, GERANIOL, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMAL.

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

Numero Uno opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of eucalyptus and bright citrus from bergamot and orange, giving it a nearly medicinal freshness. This quickly settles into an aromatic heart of violet and thyme, underpinned by earthy patchouli and a hint of ylang-ylang's creamy sweetness. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of woody notes, musky labdanum, and a whisper of myrrh, offering a natural resinous depth that lingers elegantly.

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