Legend recounts that in 1380, the father prior of the Carthusian Monastery of St James picked the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to welcome Queen Joan of Anjou on her trip to Capri. These native flowers sat in the same water for three days and as the father went to throw them away he noticed the most unique scent. Inspired, he turned to the friar who specialised in alchemy to recreate the scent. This water was the first perfume – today it is named Fiori di Capri Fiori di Capri is a breath of floral elegance and an iconic fragrance.. THe refinement of the floral notes makes this an absolutely unforgettable perfume.
NOTES
Top: Tangerine, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Orange, Tuberose, Gardenia, Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang Ylang, White Flowers
Middle: Carnation, Cloves, Nutmeg, Whiteo, Iris, Incense, Hyacinth, Violet Leaf, Plum, Wild Strawberry, Pineapple
Base: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss, White Musk, Grey Amber, Rockrose
PERFUMER
Undisclosed
HOW IT WEARS
Fiori Di Capri is an Eau de Parfum that should give you a longevity of anywhere from 6 – 8 hours on the skin. Opening top notes of white floral mingle gracefully with a lush and complex array of others, wild, exotic fruits and spice that will surround the wearer in an aura for hours, slowly softening upon dry down into the end of it’s wear like velvety soap dusted with aldehydes.
LORE LOVES
We love how Fiori Di Capri captures the ultimate essence of its namesake. An ode to the natural wonder of the lush, native florals of the magnificent Mediterranean isle for which it’s so aptly named. Like inhaling deeply and directly from the vase it was inspired by so many centuries ago. The original fragrance that started it all. A little piece of history…where Queens and magnificent bouquets of the natural & olde world meets alchemy. Fiori Di Capri indeed!
ABOUT THE BRAND
Originally created in 1380 in Capri by the monks,in 1948 the Priory of Certosa found the old fragrance formulas, under the Pope’s license, revealed it to a Piedmontese chemist who thus created the smallest laboratory in the world, calling it “Carthusia”. Today, Carthusia is all handmade, observing centuries old practises ensuring the highest level of quality in their fragrances. Atmospheres and emotions of Capri are found in all Carthusia products, and all ingredients are derived from Capri’s environment paying homage to the beautiful island.
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