Italian niche line Carthusia has relaunched* Carthusia Lady:
An extravagant and glamorous trip to Capri in the years 1919/1920…
Carthusia 1681 ~ fragrance review
Carthusia’s Mediterraneo fragrance — a bright and sunny mix of lemon, verbena and green tea — has long been a summer staple of mine. So far, nothing else in the line had really captured my affections, although I’ve been meaning to revisit the florals since I haven’t smelled most of them in quite some time (if you have a favorite, or if you’ve had the chance to try any of the solid perfumes, do tell). Their new 1681, though, was a pleasant surprise.
1681 is named for the year the Carthusian monks of the Certosa di San Giacomo on the island of Capri reportedly began crafting fragrances using local materials…
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
An (adorable) animation for the Italian niche brand Carthusia.
Carthusia Corallium & 1681 ~ new fragrances
Italian niche brand Carthusia has launched two new fragrances, Corallium and 1681:
Corallium (shown) ~ “…there is Perseus, unchaining Andromeda, naked from her tidal rock, and laying Medusa’s head upon the ground…”
Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri ~ new perfume
Italian niche line Carthusia has launched Gelsomini di Capri (Jasmines of Capri):
Delicate sweet fruity notes are brought together in a delicate but intriguing fragrance which is fresh but persistent. A primary role is played by the jasmine…