Carthusia Fragrance review
Carthusia Lira
In this review
Accords
citrus
warm spicy
fresh spicy
amber
aromatic
vanilla
Powdery
Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Notes Pyramid
Top
LavenderSicilian LemonIncenseItalian MandarinCalabrian bergamotBrazilian OrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeFrankincense
Heart
ClovesLemongrassGeraniumPatchouliClove
Base
Madagascar VanillaStyraxTobacco BlossomWhite MuskBenzoinVanillaTobacco Flower
Pros & Cons
- Laura Bosetti Tonatto has crafted a great fragrance here. It's one of the better incense scents I've found and definitely worthy of a full bottle buy.
- The amazing perfume, citrusy from start to finish with a vintage powdery base; truly beautiful in the style of Shalimar.
- This is one of those magical creations where at various points through the wear you get to experience all of the notes, like movements in a symphony.
- The mandarin-patchouli combo surprises every time
- Lasts a full workday and into the evening
- Moderate sillage keeps it intimate, not loud
- Warm without being heavy, works across seasons
- smells like sprayway foaming glass cleaner with a touch of clove/vague spice
- For me, this is too short lasting and not very interesting or noticeable.
- 100% baby powder
- Opening lavender can feel sharp at first
- Some find the powdery note too pronounced
- Not a projection powerhouse
- The citrus opening isn't for everyone
