Inspired by the grandiose villa built by the Emperor Tiberius and dedicated to the God Jupiter, or ‘Iovis’, Io Capri is a fragrance that captures the serene and picturesque spirit of Capri in all its resplendent beauty. An opening of mint and Sicilian lemon alongside orange and star anise reawakens the senses in the manner of a bracing and fragrant sea breeze. Middle notes of apple blossom and wildflowers put us in mind of the open countryside, while aromas of tea and fig conjure images of the imperial decadence of the villa. A base of fragrant tobacco flowers and seaweed finishes this intriguing composition, and the final result is a sophisticated scent fit for an emperor!
Fragrance Notes
Top: Wild Mint, Sicilian Lemon, Chinese Eucalyptus, Aromatic Litsea, Star Anise, Brazillian Orange
Middle: Fig, Wildflowers, Tea, Apple Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine, Ceylonese Citronella
Base: Seaweed, Tobacco flowers
Perfume House
The history of Carthusia Fragrances is a unique and romantic one. According to the stories, in1380 the Father Prior decorated his Carthusian Monastery of St Giacomo with large bouquets of Capri island flowers for a visit by Queen Giovanna D'Angio. The resulting scented monastery was sublime. Together with the Father Alchemist "Garofilium Sivestre Caprese”, Capri’s first perfume was born. Today Carthusia fragrances are made on the beautiful island of Capri in the same way they were once made by the Carthusian monks. Carthusia uses the highest quality ingredients, including the rosemary growing on the slopes of Monte Solaro and essence of Capri's wild carnation. Carthusia fragrances are one of the most popular, easy-to-wear, uplifting scents in the extensive Roullier White collection. A spray of a Carthusia fragrance is guaranteed to raise a smile and your spirits; it is instilled with the joy of the Mediterranean. Roullier White is delighted to represent the Carthusia range in the UK.
