LEGEND has it that, in 1380, the Father Prior of the Carthusian Monastery of St. Giacomo was taken unawares by the mews of the arrival on Capri of the Queen Giovanna D'Angio and so made a flower arrangement with the most beautiful flowers of the island. The water was not changed for three days and, when the flowers were thrown away, the Prior noticed that the water acquired a fragrance unknown to him. He went to the father alchemist who traced the origin of this scent back to the "Garofilium Silvestre Caprese." That water became the first perfume of Capri.
HISTORY, on the other hand, relates that in 1948, the Prior of the Monastery discovered the old formulas of the perfumes, and with the permission of the Pope, revealed them to a chemist of Torino, who created the smallest laboratory in the world and called it "Carthusia," i.e. "Certosa."
The TRADITION is now being continued and the limited production means being able to use the same methods as the Carthusian monks. All the preparations are made from genuine products of high quality and even the end product is hand-wrapped. The essence derived from rosemary picked on Monte Solaro is used in men's products, while the essence of Capri, wild carnation, is used in women's fragrances.
Carthusia - 1681 Eau de Parfum - 100 ml
Item 19973
$120.00
A thousand different intensities converge into a sensation of refined complexity. From the first scented "head" notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Rosemary, to the "central" notes of Lavender and Black Pepper and the more persistent "base" tones of Incense and Cedar Wood, all blend together to create the fascination of a distinctly noble perfume of great character. 1681 posses, in effect, the power to seduce, conquering with its soft intensity and with a name that is easy to remember and worthy of becoming a legend. Because only a perfume with a dazzling past can become a classic.
Notes: Head: Mandarin, Bergamot, Coriander, Red Thyme Oil, Rosemary. Heart: Iris (concentrated essence), Neroli, Lavender, Petigrain, Black Pepper. Base: Sandal Wood, Cedar Wood, Incense, Amber, Vanilla, Musk.
Carthusia - 1681 Eau de Parfum - 50 ml
Item 19974
$85.00
A thousand different intensities converge into a sensation of refined complexity. From the first scented "head" notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Rosemary, to the "central" notes of Lavender and Black Pepper and the more persistent "base" tones of Incense and Cedar Wood, all blend together to create the fascination of a distinctly noble perfume of great character. 1681 posses, in effect, the power to seduce, conquering with its soft intensity and with a name that is easy to remember and worthy of becoming a legend. Because only a perfume with a dazzling past can become a classic.
Notes: Head: Mandarin, Bergamot, Coriander, Red Thyme Oil, Rosemary. Heart: Iris (concentrated essence), Neroli, Lavender, Petigrain, Black Pepper. Base: Sandal Wood, Cedar Wood, Incense, Amber, Vanilla, Musk.
Carthusia - Corallium Eau de Parfum - 100 ml
Item 20751
$120.00
Try to imagine the fresh breeze of the Isle of Capri, crossed by inland winds carrying scents of perfumed wood, aromatic herbs, flowers and fruits roughened by the salty air. And then again: the sharp notes of Bay and Myrrh, of Mandarin and Bergamot combined with dense Patchouli and Cedar, masterfully balanced by a solid base of Sage, Musk and Tree Sedum. These are just some of the sensations bursting forth from Corallium, the new Carthusia essence created from the sea with its astonishing fragrance of fine value and lasting persistence on the skin.
Notes: Head: Bay, Myrrh, Mandarin, Bergamot. Heart: Patchouli, Cedar. Base: Sage, Musk, Tree Sedum.
Carthusia - Corallium Eau de Parfum - 50 ml
Item 21044
$85.00
Try to imagine the fresh breeze of the Isle of Capri, crossed by inland winds carrying scents of perfumed wood, aromatic herbs, flowers and fruits roughened by the salty air. And then again: the sharp notes of Bay and Myrrh, of Mandarin and Bergamot combined with dense Patchouli and Cedar, masterfully balanced by a solid base of Sage, Musk and Tree Sedum. These are just some of the sensations bursting forth from Corallium, the new Carthusia essence created from the sea with its astonishing fragrance of fine value and lasting persistence on the skin.
Notes: Head: Bay, Myrrh, Mandarin, Bergamot. Heart: Patchouli, Cedar. Base: Sage, Musk, Tree Sedum.
Carthusia - Numero Uno Eau de Parfum - 100 ml
Item 16164
$120.00
Flavor Numero Uno was made for a man who appreciates the finer things in life, such as an aged Barolo and an elegant timepiece. In this day, any modern woman would be just as comfortable wearing this sensual fragrance, where the intensity of musk mingles with the spicy notes of rosemary.
Notes: Head: Brazilian Orange, Calabrian Bergamot, French Ears, Chinese Eucalyptus. Heart: French Violet, Indonesian Patchouly, Ylang-Ylang of the Comoros Islands, Moroccan Mugwort, Spanish Thyme, Chinese Litsea Cubeba. Base: Vetiver from Haiti, Spanish Borracina Tree, White Musk, Ethiopian Myrrh, Spanish Cistus.
Carthusia - Numero Uno Eau de Parfum - 50 ml
Item 16163
$85.00
Flavor Numero Uno was made for a man who appreciates the finer things in life, such as an aged Barolo and an elegant timepiece. In this day, any modern woman would be just as comfortable wearing this sensual fragrance, where the intensity of musk mingles with the spicy notes of rosemary.
Notes: Head: Brazilian Orange, Calabrian Bergamot, French Ears, Chinese Eucalyptus. Heart: French Violet, Indonesian Patchouly, Ylang-Ylang of the Comoros Islands, Moroccan Mugwort, Spanish Thyme, Chinese Litsea Cubeba. Base: Vetiver from Haiti, Spanish Borracina Tree, White Musk, Ethiopian Myrrh, Spanish Cistus.
Carthusia - Uomo Eau de Parfum - 100 ml
Item 16162
$120.00
The Essence of Strength and Balance Dedicated to a fascinating and refined man, Carthusia Uomo is a classic fresh scent, made from citrus notes blended with wild rosewood in an irresistible woody- marine harmony. A light, timeless men's fragrance.
Notes: Head: Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia, Green Leaves. Heart: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Geranium, Cedar Wood, Patchouly. Base: Sandal, Musk Oaken, Amber, Musk.
Carthusia - Uomo Eau de Parfum - 50 ml
Item 16161
$85.00
The Essence of Strength and Balance Dedicated to a fascinating and refined man, Carthusia Uomo is a classic fresh scent, made from citrus notes blended with wild rosewood in an irresistible woody- marine harmony. A light, timeless men's fragrance.
Notes: Head: Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia, Green Leaves. Heart: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Geranium, Cedar Wood, Patchouly. Base: Sandal, Musk Oaken, Amber, Musk.
Carthusia DUO!
Celebrate the legend, history and tradition of Carthusia! Receive a Carthusia Eau de Toilette sampler duo (assorted scents) with your $75 or more Carthusia purchase!
