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Carthusia Io Capri
Carthusia

Io Capri

citrus
green
aromatic
fresh spicy
fruity
floral
woody
EDP · unisex

Carthusia is a fragrance house rooted in the Island of Capri, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean landscape and heritage that surrounds it. The brand's connection to the region is reflected in its choice of raw materials and storytelling.

Io Capri opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of mint and eucalyptus alongside Sicilian lemon, star anise, and Brazilian orange, establishing a distinctly citrus-forward and aromatic character. The heart shifts toward a greener, more herbal territory with lemongrass and tea, balanced by softer florals like fig, apple blossom, and jasmine that add a subtle sweetness. The base settles into an unusual combination of seaweed and tobacco blossom, which grounds the composition with a salty, slightly earthy finish that echoes the coastal setting.

This is a fresh, contemplative fragrance best suited for warm weather and daytime wear, though its unisex profile makes it accessible regardless of preference. The interplay between mint-tinged citrus and herbaceous heart notes creates something that feels both energizing and reflective. It works particularly well for those drawn to unconventional bases and botanical complexity. Io Capri aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
citrus
100%
green
100%
aromatic
100%
fresh spicy
75%
fruity
75%
floral
75%
woody
75%
fresh
75%
sweet
50%
white floral
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Sharp, clean, and camphorous with a medicinal clarity that is instantly recognizable. Eucalyptus adds an invigorating, almost spa-like freshness to fragrances, it clears the air in every sense. Often used in aquatic and sporty compositions to signal clean energy and vitality.
Sicilian Lemon
Sicilian Lemon
The benchmark lemon in fine perfumery, cold-pressed from the skins of lemons grown on the Amalfi coast and in Sicily, with a vivid, almost luminous brightness. More complex than generic lemon: slightly floral, intensely fresh, with a depth that lifts entire compositions. The backbone of classic Italian colognes.
Star Anise
Star Anise
Bold, licorice-like, and slightly medicinal, star anise is more forceful than fennel and deeper than anise seed. It has a warm, sweet spiciness that reads as exotic and slightly retro. Used in oriental and gourmand fragrances to add an assertive, distinctive character that is impossible to mistake for anything else.
Brazilian Orange
Brazilian Orange
Litsea Cubeba
Litsea Cubeba
A Chinese plant whose small fruits produce an essential oil with an intensely fresh, lemon-like, slightly floral character. Litsea cubeba is one of the most vivid natural citrus-like materials available, with a brightness that rivals bergamot and a slightly green, metallic freshness. Used in natural perfumery as a powerful citrus accent.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Fig
Fig
Green, creamy, and milky with a slightly earthy underpinning, fig is a fruit note that doubles as a green and woody note depending on whether you emphasize the fruit or the leaf and wood. The milky quality of fig sap gives it an unusual creaminess that pairs beautifully with musks and light woods.
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Sharp, grassy, and intensely lemony with an almost metallic edge, lemongrass is the tropical version of lemon, more assertive and aromatic than zest. It adds a Southeast Asian energy to fragrances that is at once fresh and exotic. Used sparingly it lifts; used boldly it dominates.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
A mixed meadow floral accord combining various small, unassuming flowers into a fresh, green, and slightly honeyed whole. Wildflowers reads as natural and unpolished rather than cultivated, evoking country meadows and natural landscapes. Used in fresh, naturalistic compositions that want to evoke the outdoors.
Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom
The soft, slightly honeyed flowers of apple trees in spring have a clean, delicate sweetness that is simultaneously floral and faintly fruity. Apple blossom is lighter and more transparent than rose or jasmine, with a fresh, innocent quality that reads as springtime and new beginnings. Used in fresh florals and sheer feminine compositions.
Egyptian Jasmine
Egyptian Jasmine
Jasmine cultivated in Egypt's Nile Delta region, known for its distinctive richness and slightly green, honeyed character. Egyptian jasmine has a full-bodied quality with excellent tenacity, making it popular in base note compositions. The warm, lush Egyptian climate produces a jasmine absolute of remarkable intensity.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Seaweed
Seaweed
Oceanic, slightly salty, and faintly iodine-like, seaweed adds a genuine marine quality that differs from the abstract ozonic 'freshness' of most aquatic notes. It smells of rockpools and tidal pools: organic, alive, and slightly primal. Used to add authenticity to aquatic compositions that want real sea air rather than a metaphor.
Tobacco Blossom
Tobacco Blossom
The flowers of the tobacco plant are surprisingly delicate and sweet, with a honeyed, slightly green-floral character very different from cured tobacco leaf. Tobacco blossom is fresh and floral rather than smoky, adding a natural, garden-like sweetness that contrasts beautifully with darker notes. Used to add unexpected lightness to tobacco compositions.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Aristocrat88% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader81% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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citrus100%green100%aromatic100%fresh spicy75%fruity75%
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Carthusia Io Capri— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Io Capri is $120.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $120.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Carthusia fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$120.00 at Papique. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Carthusia Io Capri smell like? +
Carthusia is a fragrance house rooted in the Island of Capri, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean landscape and heritage that surrounds it. The brand's connection to the region is reflected in its choice of raw materials and storytelling. Io Capri opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of mint and eucalyptus alongside Sicilian lemon, star anise, and Brazilian orange, establishing a distinctly citrus-forward and aromatic character. The heart shifts toward a greener, more herbal territory with lemongrass and tea, balanced by softer florals like fig, apple blossom, and jasmine that add a subtle sweetness. The base settles into an unusual combination of seaweed and tobacco blossom, which grounds the composition with a salty, slightly earthy finish that echoes the coastal setting. This is a fresh, contemplative fragrance best suited for warm weather and daytime wear, though its unisex profile makes it accessible regardless of preference. The interplay between mint-tinged citrus and herbaceous heart notes creates something that feels both energizing and reflective. It works particularly well for those drawn to unconventional bases and botanical complexity. Io Capri aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Carthusia Io Capri? +
Top: Mint, Eucalyptus, Sicilian Lemon, Star Anise, Brazilian Orange, Litsea Cubeba. Heart: Fig, Tea, Lemongrass, Wildflowers, Apple Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine. Base: Seaweed, Tobacco Blossom.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
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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