The history of Carthusia perfumes emanates from the monastery of San Giacomo on the island of Capri Carthusia fragrances continue to be elaborated from the ancestral distillation techniques that were used by the monks in 1380.
Ligea is a sensual and feminine concentrate, combining the powdery and warm notes of opoponax with the fresh and sweet aroma of sweet mandarin.
Capri, 1380, the Prior of the Carthusian St. James Monastery was caught by a surprise visit of the Queen Joan I Anjou. A welcome bouquet of the most beautiful flowers of the island. As he went to throw them away after 3 days, he noticed the water was perfumed. This emblematic scent was traced back to the wild carnation of Capri the "Garofilium Silvester Caprese".