What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Coriander and red thyme at the top, iris and black pepper in the middle and sandalwood and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
1681 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Carthusia 1681 EDP in detail
1681 EDP comes from Carthusia. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like sandalwood and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
1681 for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Yves Saint Laurent Opium has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €119. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Carthusia perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by A'mmare unisex, Terra Mia and Mediterraneo.
1681 sillage
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Opium spreads further.
Perfumes that smell like 1681
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (10 shared notes), Bvlgari Extreme (9 shared notes) and Viktor&Rolf Antidote (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Viktor&Rolf Antidote starts from €45.
Quick answers
Can women wear 1681?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like 1681?
People who enjoy aromatic and woody smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2010.