Intenso di Mirto
“Intenso di Mirto by Carthusia is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Intenso di Mirto by Carthusia is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Intenso di Mirto was launched in 2025. Intenso di Mirto was created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Davana and Ginger; middle notes are Rose, Myrtle and Osmanthus; base notes are Patchouli, Musk and Cedarwood. Intenso di Mirto by Carthusia is a fragrance that combines the elegance of Parisian style with the vitality of Mediterranean tradition. The scent opens with aromatic juniper berries, warm davana, and spicy ginger. The heart features myrtle, rose, and osmanthus, while the base is composed of musk, cedarwood, and patchouli.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood, sourced from various species of trees native to North America and Asia, offers a rich, earthy aroma that is both comforting and invigorating. Its scent can range from sweet and woody to more resinous and spicy, depending on the distillation process and the specific tree variety.
Antoine Lie
Founding perfumer · 74 fragrances · French
Antoine Lie is a French perfumer born in Strasbourg who studied chemistry before training in Grasse under Jean Carles and completing an apprenticeship with Jean Guichard. Early in his career he contributed to mainstream successes including Armani Code and Versace Crystal Noir, before seeking greater creative freedom in niche perfumery, working for Givaudan and later as VP senior perfumer at Takasago. He is now the founder and perfumer at ALOE — Antoine Lie Olfactive Experience — in Paris, and has created unconventional fragrances for houses including Etat Libre d'Orange, oneofthose, and Nu Be, often built around unexpected materials like vinyl, metal, and ether alongside vetiver, leather, and iris.
Co-created with Luca Maffei
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