Carthusia 1681: released in 2010, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carthusia 1681 dupe we found is L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna — 78% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carthusia 1681 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carthusia 1681 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna | 78% | about $55 (−54%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense | 75% | about $30* (−75%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Futura La Homme | 72% | about $30* (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | 100 Bon Cèdre & Iris Soyeux | 82% | about $50 (−58%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World iS Intense | 78% | about $30* (−75%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a similarly aromatic and herbal-forward profile that captures the fresh, woody essence of the reference.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Carthusia 1681, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,228 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that highlights the iris and woody notes, evoking a similar sophisticated masculine profile.
It shares its iris, powdery and woody accords with Carthusia 1681, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 492 community ratings.
Features a blend of iris and aromatic woods that aligns with the powdery, spicy character of the reference.
It shares its iris, aromatic and powdery accords with Carthusia 1681, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 335 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated, woody-iris character that feels reminiscent of the aromatic and powdery structure found in 1681.
It shares its woody, powdery and iris accords with Carthusia 1681, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 94 community ratings.
Provides a powdery, iris-heavy experience that leans into the same aromatic-woody territory as the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Carthusia 1681, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 5 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Carthusia 1681.
Fragrance World iS Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Carthusia 1681.
100 Bon Cèdre & Iris Soyeux, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Carthusia 1681 itself sells from $91.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Artisan Parfumeur Caligna saves you about $95 a year against Carthusia 1681. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Fragrance World iS Intense (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Carthusia 1681 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.