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Carthusia Numero Uno
Carthusia

Numero Uno

woody
aromatic
citrus
amber
fresh spicy
sweet
herbal
EDP · 2007 · men

Carthusia is a niche Italian fragrance house based in Capri, known for creating distinctive scents rooted in Mediterranean botanicals and island heritage. The brand has built a reputation for unconventional compositions that prioritize raw materials over commercial appeal.

Numero Uno opens with a sharp, herbaceous burst of eucalyptus, orange, and bergamot that feels more aromatic than typically citrus-forward. The heart introduces violet and artemisia alongside thyme and ylang-ylang, creating an herbal-floral character with subtle spice from litsea cubeba and earthiness from patchouli. This gives way to a woody, slightly resinous base of vetiver, myrrh, and labdanum that anchors the composition without sweetness. The overall effect is bright yet grounded, balancing fresh aromatics with woody depth.

Numero Uno suits someone seeking a fragrance that's interesting rather than immediately likeable, with enough complexity to sustain repeated wear. It works well in cooler months or for someone who gravitates toward herbal, slightly austere scents over sweeter alternatives. This fragrance aligns with The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
aromatic
100%
citrus
75%
amber
75%
fresh spicy
50%
sweet
50%
herbal
50%
camphor
50%
powdery
50%
musky
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Artemisia
Artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
Thyme
Thyme
Herbal, slightly medicinal, and earthy with a warm, honey-like underpinning that sets it apart from greener herbs like basil. Thyme adds a French countryside quality, rugged but refined. It's used to add character and specificity to herbal-woody compositions that might otherwise feel generic.
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Myrrh
Myrrh
Deep, bittersweet, and slightly medicinal, myrrh is a resin with a complex, almost anise-like quality that sets it apart from frankincense. It adds a dark, almost sacred quality to oriental fragrances and is more challenging and assertive than its biblical companion. A note that rewards patience.
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.'
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Tactician86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
woody100%aromatic100%citrus75%amber75%fresh spicy50%
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Carthusia Numero Uno— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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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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$5.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Carthusia Numero Uno smell like? +
Carthusia is a niche Italian fragrance house based in Capri, known for creating distinctive scents rooted in Mediterranean botanicals and island heritage. The brand has built a reputation for unconventional compositions that prioritize raw materials over commercial appeal. Numero Uno opens with a sharp, herbaceous burst of eucalyptus, orange, and bergamot that feels more aromatic than typically citrus-forward. The heart introduces violet and artemisia alongside thyme and ylang-ylang, creating an herbal-floral character with subtle spice from litsea cubeba and earthiness from patchouli. This gives way to a woody, slightly resinous base of vetiver, myrrh, and labdanum that anchors the composition without sweetness. The overall effect is bright yet grounded, balancing fresh aromatics with woody depth. Numero Uno suits someone seeking a fragrance that's interesting rather than immediately likeable, with enough complexity to sustain repeated wear. It works well in cooler months or for someone who gravitates toward herbal, slightly austere scents over sweeter alternatives. This fragrance aligns with The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Carthusia Numero Uno? +
Top: Eucalyptus, Orange, Bergamot. Heart: Violet, Artemisia, Thyme, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, Litsea Cubeba. Base: Myrrh, Musk, Vetiver, Woody Notes, Labdanum.
What other fragrances smell like Carthusia Numero Uno? +
Based on shared notes, Mancera Deep Forest (Vetiver, Woody Notes, Violet, Patchouli), Roja Parfums Innuendo (Musk, Labdanum, Violet, Ylang-Ylang), Atelier Des Ors Iris Fauve (Myrrh, Musk, Patchouli, Bergamot), Afnan Perfumes Omniya Silver for men (Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Bergamot), Xerjoff Xxy (Musk, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot) may smell similar to Numero Uno.
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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