GIVING BACK  As part of our Giving Back initiative, Cape Island is excited to announce that we will be partnering with local NGO’s to make a real difference, not only on Mandela Day but every [...]

It may be the middle of winter here in South Africa, but we won’t let that stop us throwing a dash of summer into everyone’s lives...  It’s official. Constantia Heights will soon be known as [...]

If you’re looking for an elegant Mother’s Day gift that smells exquisite but will last much longer than a bunch of flowers, have a peek at Cape Island’s range of luxury scented [...]

Want some great gift ideas for spoiling your loved ones this holiday season? ‘Tis the season to be classy at Cape Island, and to get you in the mood we’re counting down our top 5 [...]

The fig tree is about as iconic as flora can become (right up there with roses and palm trees) and its mystical charm has truly endeared it to humanity. Perhaps it’s the velvety, plump fruit with [...]

Neroli is a common component in perfumery which is said to have calming and uplifting effects on those who smell it. This top to middle note is fresh, sweet and reminiscent of honey –  the [...]

Cedarwood is one of those ingredients that has stood the test of time. This evergreen coniferous tree from the pine and juniper family has been used by human beings for thousands of years for its [...]

This month we are delving into the sweet and balsamic note of Tolu balsam, a raw material that was first discovered in South America. It is named for the Tolú, an indigenous people of North [...]

Patchouli is a paradoxical and characterful herb from the aromatic lavender, sage and mint family. When you first encounter the strong, sensuous smell of patchouli you might imagine the plant to [...]

This month, as we enter the final throes of summer, Cape Island is celebrating romance by falling head over heels into the exotic note of Ylang-Ylang. This topsy-turvy flower with [...]