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Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women
Carthusia

Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women

white floral
citrus
sweet
yellow floral
fresh spicy
musky
amber
EDP · 2017 · women

Carthusia is a fragrance house based in Capri, Italy, specializing in scents inspired by the island's natural beauty and Mediterranean landscape. The brand has built a reputation for capturing the essence of Capri through carefully composed fragrances rooted in local botanicals and the region's distinct character.

Gelsomini di Capri 2017 opens with a bright citrus and spice combination, leading with bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper alongside warming ginger notes. The heart shifts into a lush white floral territory dominated by jasmine and orange blossom, rounded out by ylang-ylang and rose for depth. The base settles into a soft, creamy finish with musk, amber, and vanilla supported by cashmere wood and labdanum, creating a warm, slightly gourmand undertone that prevents the fragrance from feeling too airy despite its citrus-forward introduction.

This is a fragrance for someone seeking a refined Mediterranean floral that balances freshness with sensuality. It works best in warm weather and spring, though the creamy base gives it enough substance for year-round wear. The composition appeals to those who appreciate classic white florals with enough sweetness and warmth to avoid feeling austere. Gelsomini di Capri shares DNA with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
white floral
100%
citrus
100%
sweet
75%
yellow floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
musky
50%
amber
50%
woody
50%
fresh
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Tangerine
Tangerine
Bright, sweet, and slightly candied, tangerine sits between mandarin and orange in character, with a juiciness that makes it feel more casual than other citruses. It adds a cheerful, uncomplicated freshness to light fragrances. At its best in transparent, easy-wearing compositions rather than serious, complex ones.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Broom
Broom
The small yellow flowers of the broom plant have a distinctive sweet, slightly coconut-like, and intensely honey-floral character. Broom (genista) is one of the traditional raw materials of Grasse perfumery, with a warm, full-bodied sweetness and a slight animalic depth. It adds an old-fashioned, lavish richness to floral compositions.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
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The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
white floral100%citrus100%sweet75%yellow floral50%fresh spicy50%
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Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Carthusia is a fragrance house based in Capri, Italy, specializing in scents inspired by the island's natural beauty and Mediterranean landscape. The brand has built a reputation for capturing the essence of Capri through carefully composed fragrances rooted in local botanicals and the region's distinct character. Gelsomini di Capri 2017 opens with a bright citrus and spice combination, leading with bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper alongside warming ginger notes. The heart shifts into a lush white floral territory dominated by jasmine and orange blossom, rounded out by ylang-ylang and rose for depth. The base settles into a soft, creamy finish with musk, amber, and vanilla supported by cashmere wood and labdanum, creating a warm, slightly gourmand undertone that prevents the fragrance from feeling too airy despite its citrus-forward introduction. This is a fragrance for someone seeking a refined Mediterranean floral that balances freshness with sensuality. It works best in warm weather and spring, though the creamy base gives it enough substance for year-round wear. The composition appeals to those who appreciate classic white florals with enough sweetness and warmth to avoid feeling austere. Gelsomini di Capri shares DNA with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women? +
Top: Ginger, Bergamot, Lemon, Tangerine, Pink Pepper. Heart: Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Broom, Rose. Base: Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum.
What other fragrances smell like Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women? +
Based on shared notes, Dua Fragrances Aphrodisiac (Musk, Amber, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Dua Fragrances Aphrodisiac Drowned in Vanilla (Musk, Amber, Jasmine, Orange Blossom), Burberry Body Tender (Musk, Amber, Jasmine, Rose), Dua Fragrances Carnal Desire (Musk, Amber, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang), Dua Fragrances Carnival De Dua (Musk, Amber, Jasmine, Orange Blossom) may smell similar to Gelsomini di Capri 2017 for women.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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