Incenso Eau de Parfum evokes the quiet power of incense—at once resin, plant, and precious substance. An elegant interplay of woods and spices unfolds with restrained intensity, creating a scent that feels both meditative and enduring. Rooted in the traditions of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, whose origins date to 1221, Incenso reflects centuries of Florentine apothecary craft. Warm, resinous incense and cypriol weave together in a composition that feels timeless—an olfactory passage through history, ritual, and atmosphere. OLFACTIVE NOTES Top Notes: Cardamom, pink pepper Middle Notes: Incense, cypriol Base Notes: Vetiver OLFACTIVE FAMILY Spicy - 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.
