Ortigia Sicilia
Ortigia is a small Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily by Sue Townsend.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Ortigia is a small Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range includes soaps, scents, creams, candles and lotions, formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. The perfumes are distilled from the flowers of Sicily by master perfumer, Lorenzo Villoresi. The base of all products is natural perfume and natural ingredients: olive oil, vegetable glycerine, and organic colours. No sls, nickel or silicone; products not tested on animals. Paraben-free, the range uses traditional products with modern ethics and integrity. All Ortigia products are made by small family companies. The packaging is designed by Sue Townsend and draws on exotic Sicilian images and colours. The name Ortigia comes from the small island at the edge of Siracusa.
History
Ortigia is a small Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily by Sue Townsend. The name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast.
Products and positioning
Product categories. soaps · scents · creams · candles · lotions · perfumes · diffusers · swim shorts · beach pareos · kaftans · bags
Sources
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