61 community ratings

Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Carthusia

Perfumer: Laura Bosetti Tonatto

2011WomenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
61 ratings

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Carthusia Lady Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral chypre for women, softened by a powdery, woody dry-down.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot Lilac Gardenia Cyclamen Ylang-ylang Rose Jasmine

Camellia

Heart notesfirst few hours

Geranium Iris Carnation Violet leaf White peach Clove

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Tolu balm Ambergris Patchouli Oakmoss Vanilla Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Chypre

What does Carthusia Lady (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. Votes spread across daily wear, evenings and leisure, and most voters find it feminine, with some calling it classic.

It opens with bergamot alongside lilac, gardenia and jasmine. In the heart, geranium, iris and violet leaf pull the florals towards powder, while white peach and clove add a little sweetness and spice. The base settles into sandalwood, vanilla and oakmoss. Kenzo Ça Sent Beau and Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile have a close profile.