DESCRIPTION Ortigia Sicilia reed diffuser in Florio, 200ml — natural rattan reeds in a decorated glass bottle, releasing the house's Sicilian spring floral continuously for weeks. Florio captures the soft blooms of Sicilian spring: narcissus, jasmine and wild iris. As a room scent it's gentle and even — refreshing floral notes without the intensity that makes some diffusers overwhelming in a small space. That makes it a good fit for living rooms, bathrooms, and entryways. The bottle is designed to be seen — Ortigia's decorative packaging, designed by Sue Townsend, draws on exotic Sicilian images and colours, so the diffuser works as an object on a console or shelf as much as a fragrance. Made in Italy. Specifications Size: 200ml Format: Reed diffuser with natural rattan reeds Made in: Italy Brand: Ortigia Sicilia Fragrance: Florio — narcissus, jasmine and wild iris; a soft Sicilian spring floral Ingredients: Paraben-free · No mineral oils or silicone derivatives · Naturally derived fragrance · Not tested on animals Use: Insert reeds and turn occasionally to refresh diffusion Sold as: Individual, in Ortigia Sicilia packaging Questions buyers ask How long does 200ml last? Several weeks of continuous diffusion, depending on room size and how often you turn the reeds. How do I make it stronger or weaker? Use more reeds for a stronger scent and fewer for a lighter one. Turning the reeds refreshes the diffusion. Is it overpowering? No — Florio is the gentlest of the Ortigia scents, and the reed system releases it evenly rather than in bursts. How does it compare with the Lime diffuser? Florio is soft and floral; Lime is bright and citrus-forward. Florio suits bedrooms and living rooms; Lime suits entryways and kitchens. Can I match it with other Florio products? Yes — Biordi carries the fragrance as soap, bath salts, hand cream, roll-on perfume, and candles. Where is it made? In Italy, by Ortigia Sicilia — founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. Is this a good Italian wedding gift? A reed diffuser is one of the better consumable wedding-adjacent gifts — it suits a new home and nobody has to find a place to store it. For the registry itself, Biordi's hand-painted Deruta ceramics and Murano glass are the heirloom choice. We ship nationwide and gift-wrap on request. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift? Yes — this is one of the strongest housewarming gifts in the store. It's used immediately, it suits any home, and the bottle looks good out on display. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished. Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers? Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction. Can this be customized or personalized? Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY Florio — Ortigia's spring floral, composed from the wildflowers that open across Sicily in early spring: narcissus, wild iris and jasmine. Ortigia Sicilia — Siracusa, Sicily — a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The range is formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy's most historic and tropical region. All Ortigia products are made by small family companies; the decorative packaging is designed by Sue Townsend. The name Ortigia comes from the small island at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily's southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on three sides to the sea, and the Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. This part of the island is known as "la Sicilia Orientale" for its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate. Sicily carries a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation — Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. That layered culture inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.
