Carthusia Mediterraneo: released in 2003, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carthusia Mediterraneo dupe we found is L'Occitane en Provence Verveine — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carthusia Mediterraneo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carthusia Mediterraneo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Occitane en Provence Verveine | 83% | about $30 (−67%) | 3h vs 4h | 3/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Green Tea | 80% | about $30* (−67%) | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Balmain Beauty Monsieur Balmain | 80% | about $40 (−56%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Roberto Capucci Capucci Pour Homme | 77% | about $25* (−72%) | 6h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Nishane Wulóng Chá | 84% | about $50* (−44%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares the uplifting, lemon-forward aromatic freshness reminiscent of Carthusia Mediterraneo with a clean herbal profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and herbal accords with Carthusia Mediterraneo, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 1,609 community ratings.
Presents a refreshing green and citrus-infused ambiance similar to Carthusia Mediterraneo at an exceptionally low price.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Carthusia Mediterraneo, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Mint too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 16,713 community ratings.
A classic citrus-aromatic composition in the same family as Carthusia Mediterraneo, highlighting herbal and zesty facets.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Carthusia Mediterraneo, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Mint too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 454 community ratings.
Features a sharp, herbaceous citrus opening that echoes the vibrant mediterranean energy of Carthusia Mediterraneo.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Carthusia Mediterraneo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 499 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, tea-infused citrus brightness of Carthusia Mediterraneo, leaning into a refined and aromatic character.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Carthusia Mediterraneo, opens on Bergamot and Litsea Cubeba too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 6,953 community ratings.
Roberto Capucci Capucci Pour Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Carthusia Mediterraneo.
Nishane Wulóng Chá, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Carthusia Mediterraneo.
Nishane Wulóng Chá, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Carthusia Mediterraneo itself sells from $69.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Occitane en Provence Verveine saves you about $85 a year against Carthusia Mediterraneo. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nishane Wulóng Chá comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Carthusia Mediterraneo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-07.