Santa Maria Novella

Founded in 1221 by Dominican friars, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is the oldest pharmacy in the world. Based in the same historic Florentine location where it began, the house has perfected the art of the apothecary over eight centuries. Famed for its traditional preparations, the brand’s Acqua della Regina was created in 1533 as a gift for Caterina de’ Medici. Today, Santa Maria Novella crafts perfumes, skincare, and home scents that are prized for their bewitching essence and timeless grace.