Rosa Novella - Acqua di Colonia

Rosa Novella is an olfactory portrait of spring in full bloom, inspired by the gardens of Santa Maria Novella in the month of May. Fresh, radiant, and quietly romantic, it captures the feeling of blossoms stirred by warm Tuscan air.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus blossoms that lend a sparkling freshness, soon joined by the soft sweetness of rose and delicate white flowers. Subtle accents of oregano and pepper introduce an unexpected aromatic lift, while a gentle base of cedarwood and musk settles into a mossy, elegant finish. The result is a composition that feels both joyful and refined-like walking through a sunlit garden just as spring awakens.

OLFACTIVE NOTES

• Top Notes: Lemon, petitgrain
• Middle Notes: Centifolia rose, jasmine, gardenia
• Base Notes: Patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood, musk

OLFACTIVE FAMILY

Floral Aromatic

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.