Cinquanta - Acqua di Colonia

Created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Florence and Kyoto becoming twin cities, Cinquanta is a luminous Eau de Cologne that bridges two cultural worlds. The illustrated box, featuring artwork by Teppei Sasakura, reflects this poetic dialogue between Italy and Japan.

Bright citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit open with Mediterranean clarity, softened by the gentle florals of gardenia, orange blossom, and tiare. At its heart, rose and green tea evoke a quiet harmony between East and West, unfolding into a smooth base of musk, amber, and precious woods. The result is a refined, airy composition-elegant, serene, and quietly radiant.

OLFACTIVE NOTES

• Top Notes: Bergamot, grapefruit, orange blossoms
  
• Middle Notes: Green tea, rose
  
• Base Notes: Amber, precious woods, patchouli, musk
  

OLFACTIVE FAMILY

Citrus Floral Woody

ABOUT SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

Established in 1221 in Florence, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella originates from the Dominican friars who founded the Santa Maria Novella convent and cultivated a remarkable garden.

This marked the beginning of their expertise in pharmacopoeia and natural preparations. Over time, this knowledge expanded to encompass cosmetics, fragrances, and wellness products, making Santa Maria Novella a renowned name in these realms. 

In 1533, a young Catherine de Medici embarked on her journey to marry the future king of France, accompanied by a retinue that included a perfumer named Renato Bianco. Renato, later known as René le Florentin, brought the ancient wisdom of Florence's essence-makers to Paris, spreading the noble art of perfume throughout the world. Acqua di Santa Maria Novella, also known as Acqua della Regina or the "Queen's Water," is the oldest fragrance from the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, paying homage to the love-filled gift that Caterina bestowed upon France.