Corallium

Like breathing sea air, but a purifed one, not so full of salt....and with it the aroma of all the herbs you can find in the woodlands near the beach. Truly something you could smell in the wind of Capri! To summarize all the effects this scent gives, I would say in order of importance: woody, breezy, salty, herbaceous, musky, aromatic and even clean. No solar accords though, as someone may erroneously think. The scent opens strong on the citrus notes but bitter myrrh gives a classy touch to what otherwise would have been just typical Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin (very good quality per se, but maybe a bit redundant in this type of "mediterranean" compositions). I don't know if it is the bay leaf, but the opening may result more masculine, however when the woods make themselves known the perfume moves on another level, becoming almost universal...with no gender, more like something that could be impressed in the collective memory as the scent of a precious sea bay, of a world's heritage site! Infact the woods have the central stage, and they smell as if dripped in seawater (they present a gentle saltiness, forget the heavy typical calone of marines like Acqva di Sale from Profvmvm Roma), even the cedar has this effect. The other dominant part is strongly aromatic and herbaceous, with laurel and sage that give to the fragrance an "herbal remedy/medicinal" vibe, specially paired with the remains of the myrrh, but it is done very elegantly, the effect does not go overboard probably also thanks to the sweet clean musk of the base that already peaks through. The peculiar note of "Tree Goldmoss Stonecrop", a sort of wild fat plant, a musk/herbaceous carpet that grows in the wild and at the foot of trees, can be felt too and gives a pungent aromatic/balsamic camphorated/ fresh facet. And also the watery effect that the cactus note sometimes impart. The herbal aspect come and go during the life of the scent, and give to the perfume a truly unisex/androgynous vibe. The dry down is all white musk on me, plus something a little ambroxan, and remainds me a bit of the type of musky dry down of Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue (the first, original edt). It is clean, lightly powdery, a little sweetened (maybe a resin is also in the dry down?), and still salty in the most refined way. Probably even a little flowery. It's very sophisticated this scent...I do see it being used in a cool summer night by some rich turist during their holiday...maybe even in Capri, to which the brand refers. I actually picture a male and a female, all dressed in expensive pure beige linen, some Loro Piana loafers at their foot and Bottega Veneta bags on their arms, casually strolling along the seafront, discussing Sartre. They may very well be rich french intellectuals! It is luxurious the vibe of this perfume, but it smells more like "quiet luxury" then "name brands luxury", more qualitative then catchy. Lasting power is unfortunately not that good on my skin...3 hours to be generous, dry down lingers more then that but it is very intimate. Projection is feeble, however if you overspray it leaves behind a trail of delicious musky saltness...you smell it and it makes you want to leave everything and go far away...free on a desolate beach. The official notes of the brand are as follow: -Bay Leaf, Myrrh, Tangerine, Bergamot -Patchouli, Cedarwood, Fine Wood -Sage, Tree Goldmoss Stonecrop, White Musk

Imagine a hot summer day on the coast of south Italy near Naples, exploring a small town known for its beauty and natural landscapes, filled with cliffs and not yet ripened lemon trees. You can see the beautiful bright red corals in the radiant sea, to me this smells exactly like those corals that you see combined with the fresh air of the country side you're in. The opening is for sure citrusy, you can surely smell the bay leaf, but it all comes down to being aromatic, aquatic, woody fragnance. To me it smells very aquatic even tho not many people can smell it. The blend is for sure unique. I would wear it more in spring because it's very light and almost indistinguishable, which i like in the spring. The sillage is pretty weak and thats sad cus i love this fragnance. For the price point i would say its very good, i bought it whilst i was in Capri island in the summer. Sadly there is nowhere to buy Carthusia fragnances in my country. I would rate this 9/10. Definitely one of my favs!

I haven't been so impressed by anything lately that would make me write a review of it. But this one is gradually becoming my new perfume addiction. I received it as a present from my mom coming back from a holiday in Capri. At first, I got struck by that sharp and rather masculine smell, almost like a classical eau de cologne. It opens with crisp and unisex citrusy+cedar smell but if you keep your attention on it, soon you'll notice that softer and delicately sweet notes appear. This is one of those rich fragrances that reveal their multilayer character once you give them a chance. Besides that, the bottle is really classy and beautiful! I personally prefer sweet to extremely sweet scents for cold weather, but for summer exclusively I choose bittery-tart compositions that got me exceptionally refreshed. That's why I love this one so madly. Recommended for connoisseurs!

Corallium is holographic summer warmth as the season comes to a close. It is skin lacquered with ocean brine, dune vegetation like samphire, succulents, and spongy sprigs of sea wormwood, the dry August air, rendered bittersweet with myrrh and orange peel. During one segment of its wear is the sensation of fresh laundry under the sun, and white musks mixed with smudge sticks. It is not aquatic, but more aquatic adjacent, "by-the-sea," and has an insouciance that may underwhelm some, but where it lacks in boldness is more than made up for in its character—and longevity. It is the one fragrance I've found that approximates the sensation of sand as if it were to have a monolithic smell. I would file this under "your skin but better," something that carries reminders throughout the day as you shuffle about.

When people talk about quiet luxury, this is what they mean. Corallium is understated and elegant yet assertive enough to make sure you take its wearer seriously. It is the kind of fragrance I associate with effortlessly chic Italian travellers at the airport. A wearer of spotless white linen. I once spent two weeks on Lake Garda with my wretched progeny who complained prodigiously about the WiFi, but what I choose to remember of that halcyon time was the early morning air before the sun heated the rocks. Cool and shady with a distinct undercurrent of minerals and wood and just a hint of unripe citrus fruit. That's what Corallium smells like, and when I wear it, I hardly recollect how many times I had to listen to someone yowling "mooooooooommmmm" while I tried to read my God damn fairy porn novel.

This perfume is wow and like the other Carthusia fragances this one is also hard to describe because it has something mysterious. And that makes this house so special. it progresses very slowly. And the most reviews state this slowly progressing process. After a silence in scent it evolves too a very distinctive and elegant note. Dominant is the citric -spicy scent with a salty note from the bay-leafs. The woody note is predominantly the cedar. The most wonderful thing that indeed it's scent reminds you of the typical smell of stones and corals that have the typical fresh-salty sea-smell. This is very elegant perfume. The sage is in the background together with the musk providing a nice tone. Just beautiful, elegant and very profound high class.

Very gentle and natural quality that sets it apart from synthetic scents. Applies to the skin very delicately, leaving a luxurious and fresh aroma that lingers. First got my nose on this in Capri at the flagship store and that experience of smelling it there among the bougainvillea and lemon trees will always be an unforgettable memory. Despite being on the priceyside, it's well worth the cost. Balances sweetness with a subtle woodiness, and finishes with a blend of clean and crisp musky notes. It's extremely unisex and versatile while staying sophisticated and classy, making a memorable impression on anyone. There is something in there though that makes it a bit scratchy in my throat. Nonetheless, it is my spring signature scent.

While visiting the beautiful Lore Perfumery in Melbourne VIC, I was recommended this while looking for a summer option to fill my collection. Cooling, herbal citruses on top. Followed by an atypical marine element which I credit more to the creativity of the perfumer than the notes themselves. The dry down is a warmer fluffy, clean musk (like pressing your face into a towel, warmed by the sand beneath, after getting out of the ocean). Beautiful and natural. Lucky to have been shown this. Also interestingly features an uncommon note of sedum/Stonecrop which had just been listed as "resins" in the breakdown. Very cool. EDIT: This is so, so good. First time I've ever felt the urge to buy a back up bottle.

I have never been to Capri, so I can't say if this fragrance renders the fresh breeze of Capri or not. However, last year I was on Thassos Island, Greece. And Corallium reminds me of that place: resinous pine woods growing on a small hill rights above a crystal clear turquoise salty waters of a calm bay, balmy air with detectable aromas of sun-lit aromatic herbs and sun-warmed soil. Carthusia's Corallium embraces all that atmosphere of peaceful summer warmth that I miss so much. And although the fragrance is very rich and thick, it fits summertime pefectly well. One of my favourites for the coming summer. Long lasting, with moderate sillage. Overall rate: 9/10

This is such a pleasant citrus scent! It's bright and fresh with a soft woody quality in the base, it's aromatic without tickling your eyes and nose, and it's citrusy without being sharp or like household cleaner. The citrus is prominent and juicy with bergamot and orange in the opening. Definitely office safe without being boring. Leans masculine but I'd definitely wear it in the summer. Feels a little aquatic and salty like the sea breeze, but not fleeting, and also has this sort of smooth pasty quality (like the texture and density of red bean paste) likely from the myrrh smoothing it all out. I like it a lot! Easy to wear.

This is a bracing herbaceous scent perfect for hot day or when one needs a pick-me-up. I smell the sage, bay, and cedar along with citrus the most. It almost has a lavender quality to it. It is unisex though may be a tad masculine for some in the first few minutes and then settles down into a warmer though still brisk scent. Silage is low and longevity moderate. While I don't think this is a love love scent, I will be picking up a FB as this does suit any occasion and is very versatile and well-done, a little different. I also agree with many below: this is a scent memory of the Mediterranean.

This hit all the spots for me. An aromatic cedar that, unlike most cedar scents, isn’t overbearing and altogether woody. The citrus/herbal opening is a breath of fresh air. The dry down has a soft, approachable cedar base, almost milky (the musk no doubt) that has the advantage of the bay, sage and patchouli. Just a wonderful blend that I immediately bought after trying a decant. The only downside is that its longevity and silage aren’t that great. It also layers unbelievably well over City Rhythm’s 2654 and that’s how I prefer wearing it. Get both as decants and try them together.

The opening is quite similar to Roma Uomo, but has a bit of a cleaner feel to it, like more soapy. An innocent counterpart. The white musk really pops out on my skin which gives it a clean sheets hanging to dry in summer -vibe. The scent does transport me to a place like Capri in summer. Not bad, but did expect a little bit more having read all the reviews. Looking forward to see how it dries down on my skin.

i love the unisex goodness that this frag has to offer! on one hand its woodsy and bold, the cedar and resin notes hit hard, but it's also incredibly fresh and elegant at the same time with the bay leaf, bergamot and citrus. an all-around classy af scent! EDIT- it's like a creamier, smoother, more unisex version of old spice!! works super well with my skin chemistry:))

What a great discovery! This really smells similar to royal water by Creed. It has very good quality. It’s woody, aromatic, fresh at the same time. It’s really intriguing and versatile. The price is on point too. I really disagree about poir longevity. As usual, nose gets blind with a lot of people after some mins. Worth a bottle 🙂

Whoa, this is gorgeous. Facets of lemon, herbs, woods, spice, sand and something almost edible. Very gentle. It does seem to disappear rather quickly on the skin but then pops up when I least expect it even the citrus top notes. Truly one of the most refined fragrances. Adore. Signature worthy.

Definitely aromatic and a bit aquatic, but it also has a dusty sandy feel to it, the notes are not distinguishable to me, but the blend is special, I have not smelled it before.

One of my favourite perfumes! So complex yet delicate, fresh yet sensual. Every time I wear it people comment "OH MY GOD you smell good!!!" :-) literally every time! I love it.

this is a true unisex perfume and i absolutely love it. on its own it's this great woody spicy thing and it goes great with florals

Amazing fragrance. It's perfect on my skin. Longevity is great.