A luminous floral composition where rose and gardenia unfold in quiet harmony. Rosa Gardenia captures the timeless elegance of two beloved blooms, layered with subtle citrus brightness and a soft, velvety base.
Opening with notes of bergamot, almond, and orange blossom, the fragrance moves into a graceful heart of gardenia, cabbage rose, jasmine, and green fig leaf. Sandalwood, vanilla, and musk provide a gentle, lingering warmth, leaving a refined and softly radiant trail.
Rooted in the centuries-old botanical tradition of Florence, Rosa Gardenia reflects the house’s enduring devotion to floral artistry and natural beauty.
OLFACTIVE NOTES
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Top Notes: Bergamot, almond, orange blossom
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Middle Notes: Gardenia, cabbage rose, fig leaf, jasmine
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Base Notes: Sandalwood, vanilla, musk
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.
