The legend dates to the 14th c., when the Carthusian monks of Capri gathered the most beautiful local flowers to welcome a visiting queen. The water from those blooms would become the first perfume of Capri. History recounts that in 1948 the Prior of the same monastery rediscovered the ancient formulas, and with permission of the Pope, created the worlds smallest fragrance laboratory, naming it Carthusia. The fragrances are still handmade there today, using highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, and the craftsmanship and techniques that have been at the core of the brand for centuries. (less)