Carthusia

Being in Capri was magical, and as someone who loves anything related to perfumes, this fragrance store was a dream. The selection was fantastic and the atmosphere was just as enchanting as the island itself. I wasn’t there long enough to find my “own” signature scent — but that’s certainly another perfect reason to go back 😉

Unforgettable experience. Truly loved this place for the creativity and the brilliant craftsmanship of the perfumes and the interior. The perfumes and lotions give you the perfect sense of Capri I Will definitely come back whenever I’m in Capri again.

Loved this shop. I bought a couple of hand lotions and they smell wonderful. Great place to buy gifts. Wish I would have taken better pictures of it but I was too busy shopping. Great spots to sit and relax outside the shop too for those individuals who need to wait on others to shop.

Amazing simple natural aromas, the place is beautiful and the shop attendant was very kindly and helpful. Bought the perfume Io Capri. The aroma of this perfume remember me the smells of my childhood between the fig trees in village. I also loved the smell of Coral aroma, but this is very strong and dry.

Legend has it that in 1380 the father prior of the Carthusian Monastery of St. Giacomo was taken unaware by the news of the arrival in Capri of Queen Giovanna d’Angiò 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 had acquired a fragrance unknown to him. He went to the father alchemist who traced the origin of this scent back to the “Garofilum 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 by permission from the Pope, revealed them to a chemist from Turin, 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 handwrapped. The essence derived from rosemary picked on Monte Solaro is used in men’s products, while the essence of the Capri wild carnation is used in women’s fragrances.

We had the sweetest lady from L. showing us all the perfumes and trying to find the perfect match to our taste. Extremely professional, patient and friendly. We both 2 perfumes which she rapped beautifully and told us a bit about the store. It’s the first and oldest one. Definitely go and visit it even if you are not planning to buy anything!!

Very unpleasant customer service ! I just bought a perfume from here but they packed a wrong perfume for me. I realised it when i already left Capri. I tried to change it or get refund on another Carthusia market but they didn't had it and told me to go back to the store i boght it to get my refund. 1 day later and 10€ on transport , i was hit with " no refund possible" . Where are the custormers rights, i got the receipt and intact sealing but they refused. "We are not in US" they told me. No , we are in Europe, where there is a 14 day return/refund right for custormers, that they don't give a s on, and still this was their fault they packed a wrong perfume for me. Very disappointed, i felt that I was arguing like in a 3rd world country with them.

Amazing little store on Capri. You walk in and are blasted with beautiful scents of parfums and soaps. I myself purchased a men’s perfume smelling like green tea and lemon and it smelled amazing. I also purchased some exquisite soaps. The packaging for everything was delicate and beautifully wrapped. Additionally, the staff were helpful and highly competent.