Considered the oldest pharmacy in the world; Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1221 as a Dominican friars convent when the friars were granted the use of Santa Maria Inter Vineas (Holy Mary Among the Vines) — a small church just outside the city walls where they cultivated a botanical garden of herbs and plants to craft medicines; ointments and balms.The 'Melograno' fragrance is a bouquet of sweet floral oriental notes. It opens with fresh spicy and citrus notes; with a base of patchouli; labdanum; and musk blended with deep notes of oakmoss.

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Considered the oldest pharmacy in the world; Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1221 as a Dominican friars convent when the friars were granted the use of Santa Maria Inter Vineas (Holy Mary Among the Vines) — a small church just outside the city walls where they cultivated a botanical garden of herbs and plants to craft medicines; ointments and balms.The 'Rosa Novella' fragrance is inspired by the spring awakening that envelopes the Santa Maria Novella garden in the month of May. Seductive; floral and warm; it has citrusy top notes that join with the sweetness of rose and white flowers. Its freshness is revealed in the harmony of green herbal notes of oregano and pepper that soften to moss and wood.

From the botanical-inspired I Giardini Medicei collection; this eau de parfum takes inspiration from the Magnolia Grandiflora tree — this species arrived in Florence in the 18th century and was soon grown in the Medici's family possessions.With an enthralling opening of white rose and geranium; it confers a multi-layered depth with the heart of magnolia grandiflora paired with the absolutes of magnolia champaca and sambac jasmine. At the base; amber and musk give the final burst to this inebriating perfume.

From I Giardini Medicei; 'Gelsomino' is an eau de parfum inspired by one of the most emblematic plants of the collection; “Jasmine of the Grand Duke.Bergamot; tangerine and pink pepper welcome us in the top notes. At the heart; the mystery unfolds with sambac jasmine absolute; geranium and ylang-ylang. Finally; the greenhouse opens entirely with cedar wood and musk.

The first eau de parfum of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella; L’Iris is an homage to Florence.At the base of the olfactory construction lies the iris butter (“concreta d’iris) extracted from the flower’s rhizomes — an extremely precious ingredient; they need 6 years of maturation. It's combined with bright top notes; like neroli; timur pepper and galbanum; and follows in a flowery heart made by geranium; jasmine sambach and magnolia champaca. Finally; it arrives at the base; where a classic iris unveils Florence itself through a balanced olfactory discovery.

From the botanical-inspired I Giardini Medicei collection; this eau de parfum is inspired by the bizzarria citrus tree that bears the characteristic of bitter orange; etrog and lemon.Its olfactory architecture intrigues from the beginning with timur pepper and the unmistakable; ambiguous sweetness of neroli. It continues with heart notes of orange blossom absolute; davana and ginger. At the base; cedar wood and musk: enveloping scents that leave a lingering impression; en profondeur.

Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano Eau De Cologne in Beauty: NA Inspired by the famous tuscan tobacco leaves, the Tabacco Toscano fragranceis a bouquet of woody oriental notes that blend well with smoky vanilla base notes. Catherine de Medici Queen of France used tobacco as a remedy for migraines. In fact the plant became known as Herba catharinaria.. Cruelty-free. 3.3 fl oz / 100 ml. Spray directly on the skin, particularly at the pulse points. Reapply as needed.. SLLF-UU2. 3111201. About the designer:

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Santa Maria Novella Fresia Eau De Cologne in Beauty: NA The Fresia fragrance is a very delicate scent. It takes its inspiration from the scent of fresia flowers, native to South Africa where fresias grace many gardens with their beautiful, fragrant flowers. In flower symbolism it is associated with mystery and fascination with the unknown.. Cruelty-free. 3.3 fl oz / 100 ml. Spray directly on the skin, particularly at the pulse points. Reapply as needed.. SLLF-UU3. 3116001. About the designer:

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Santa Maria Novella Rosa Novella Eau De Cologne in Beauty: NA The Rosa Novella fragrance is an olfactory masterpiece, recalling the essence of a spring awakening all around at Santa Maria Novella's garden.. Cruelty-free. 3.3 fl oz / 100 ml. Spray directly on the skin, particularly at the pulse points. Reapply as needed.. SLLF-UU6. 3119901. About the designer:

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Santa Maria Novella Angeli Di Firenze Eau De Cologne in Beauty: NA The Angeli di Firenze fragrance is a bouquet of sweet, fruity notes. It was created in 2006 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Florence flood. It is dedicated to the Mud Angels, youth from all over the world who flocked to Florence after the devastating flood of November 4, 1966 to save the heart and history of the city.. Cruelty-free. 3.3 fl oz / 100 ml. Spray directly on the skin, particularly at the pulse points. Reapply as needed.. SLLF-UU5. 3119701. About the designer:

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Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia Eau De Cologne in Beauty: NA The Rosa Gardenia fragrance is a visionary and inspiring new creation for Santa Maria Novella. It embodies the endless grace of two beautiful flowers.  The queen of all flowers, the rose, and the soft, creaminess of the gardenia come together to form a perfect single fragrance.. Cruelty-free. 3.3 fl oz / 100 ml. Spray directly on the skin, particularly at the pulse points. Reapply as needed.. SLLF-UU4. 3118001. About the designer:

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