Carthusia · 2003
Aria di Capri EDP
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
aromatic
uplifting
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think bright lemon bergamot, soft rose powder: that is Carthusia Aria di Capri. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, moves into mimosa, jasmine and geranium and settles on bay leaf, musk and cedar. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2003.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aromatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: citrus is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fresh spicy fragrances.
Around $130.
Explore more: More from Carthusia · Fresh perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Lemon perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Carthusia is an Italian perfume house founded in 1948 on the island of Capri, whose formulas trace back to a Carthusian monastery's flower-distillation tradition, the house name references the monks (Certosini) whose recipes seeded the line. The 19 live pieces on Scendira average .93, run unisex-forward (8) with feminine (5) and masculine (3) support, and skew heavily Fresh (11) with Floral (4), the Capri-island signature. Prices span $49.99-$155 (average $111). Standout live pieces: Numero Uno ($129.99,.18, bright bergamot citrus with green herbs and musk), 1681 ($142.52,.18, fresh citrus herbs with cool powdery florals and smoky woods), Mediterraneo ($103.97,.13, bright citrus and mint air with clean white musk), Terra Mia ($100,.12, creamy coffee with vanilla, rose and soft musk) and Carthusia Uomo ($118.99,.05, fresh citrus and green leaves with clean musk). The Capri Mediterranean is the through-line.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like bright lemon bergamot, soft rose powder. It opens with bergamot, lemon and petitgrain, moves into mimosa, jasmine and geranium and settles on bay leaf, musk and cedar.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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