Intenso di Mirto di Carthusia: A modern hymn to the vibrant character of the Mediterranean
Olfactory Family: Floral Chypre
Top Notes: Davana, juniper berries, ginger
Middle Notes: Rose, myrtle, osmanthus (fragrant olive)
Base Notes: Patchouli, cedar, musk
Perfumer: Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei
Launch Year: 2025
Intenso di Mirto di Carthusia is much more than a fragrance: it is a sensorial journey that captures the wild and luminous essence of Mediterranean vegetation, wrapped in the intensity of a contemporary soul. Within the new and refined Intenso Collection, this olfactory creation stands out for its bold personality and deeply evocative emotional narrative.
From the first moment, the top notes unfold a bright and energetic opening. Davana, with its fruity sweetness and herbal nuances, intertwines with the spicy vivacity of ginger and the wild freshness of juniper berries. This sparkling combination activates the senses like a sea breeze breaking through a coastal landscape at dawn.
At the heart of the composition, myrtle—the undisputed protagonist—reveals all its aromatic richness: green, balsamic, and slightly spicy. This vegetal accord is enveloped by the floral delicacy of rose, bringing a timeless and romantic elegance. Osmanthus, meanwhile, introduces a fruity and velvety voluptuousness, like a warm caress on the skin.
As the fragrance settles, the base notes emerge with a seductive and enveloping power. Patchouli adds earthy depth, cedar injects a woody solidity reminiscent of warm, sun-drenched logs, and musk completes the composition with a soft, lingering sensuality that melts into the skin like an intimate whisper.
Intenso di Mirto is not only a celebration of myrtle as a raw material, but also a tribute to Mediterranean perfumery tradition, reinterpreted from a modern perspective. It is a style statement for those seeking authenticity, character, and distinction in every drop of fragrance.
The compact 50 ml bottle reflects the energy of its contents: an elegant, modern design with a vibrant color palette that evokes the botanical intensity of myrtle in its purest form. It is an object of desire both inside and out. Carthusia, faithful to its artisanal legacy, has once again entrusted itself to the exceptional talent of maestro Luca Maffei, who this time shares the authorship with Antoine Lie, one of the most avant-garde noses on the French scene. This collaboration has resulted in an olfactory symphony perfectly balanced between sophistication and untamed nature.
Intenso di Mirto is part of a trilogy that represents a new era for the Italian house, destined to captivate a cosmopolitan audience that values both tradition and innovation. It is a genderless fragrance, designed for those who want to leave an unforgettable and subtly provocative olfactory imprint.
Ideal for day and night, for spring or fall, this creation adapts fluidly to the skin and evolves elegantly over the hours. It is versatile without losing its exclusive character, and its trail leaves a lasting impression that remains in the memory like an aromatic postcard from the most authentic Mediterranean.
With Intenso di Mirto, Carthusia invites us to experience perfume as a narrative art, where each accord tells a story that can only be experienced through the senses. A masterpiece that exudes freedom, natural beauty, and a profoundly Italian sensibility.
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