Intenso di Mirto
An airy yet concentrated take on myrtle: juniper berry, davana, and ginger open bright and aromatic before a green floral heart of myrtle, rose, and osmanthus unfolds. Cedarwood, patchouli, and musk create a dry, velvety base that feels quietly intense, polished, and distinctly unisex.
Perfumer: Antoine Lie, Luca Maffei
Intenso di Mirto
An airy yet concentrated take on myrtle: juniper berry, davana, and ginger open bright and aromatic before a green floral heart of myrtle, rose, and osmanthus unfolds. Cedarwood, patchouli, and musk create a dry, velvety base that feels quietly intense, polished, and distinctly unisex.
Scent Development and Character
Intenso di Mirto is a modern, aromatic portrait of myrtle where **juniper berry** and **ginger** crackle with dry spice over the bittersweet, herbaceous warmth of **davana**. As it settles, the fragrance turns greener and more textured, with **myrtle** weaving through a floral accord of **rose** and **osmanthus**, adding both leafy brightness and a subtle, apricot-like nuance. A soft yet persistent base of **cedarwood**, **patchouli**, and **musk** grounds the composition in dry woods and clean, velvety warmth, giving the scent a polished, unisex character that feels both airy and quietly intense.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
This is a versatile, unisex myrtle fragrance that works well in temperate to warm weather, particularly from spring through early autumn. Its combination of aromatic spice, green facets, and a refined woody-musky base makes it suitable for office wear and daytime outings, while the concentrated format and soft persistence also lend themselves to relaxed evening use at moderate dosage. Best suited to spring, summer, and early autumn, with enough warmth and depth to remain enjoyable in mild winter conditions if applied lightly. Sillage is Estimated to project with a moderate to moderately-strong aura at first, settling into a contained but still perceptible trail close to the wearer. Longevity is Estimated to offer above-average longevity for its category, with the woody-musky base remaining noticeable for most of the day at standard application.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2025, this is presented as Extrait de Parfum and credited to Luca Maffei, Antoine Lie. Intenso di Mirto is presented in Carthusia’s redesigned **Collezione Intenso** bottle: a compact 50 mL flacon with clean, modern lines, a clear glass body revealing the juice, and a minimalist label, paired with a simple rectangular cap. The overall look emphasizes contemporary elegance while remaining recognizably Carthusia.
