Considered the oldest pharmacy in the world, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1221 when the friars of a Dominican convent were granted the use of Santa Maria Inter Vineas ("Holy Mary Among the Vines”) — a small church just outside Florence where they cultivated a botanical garden of herbs and plants to craft medicines, ointments and balms.
Wake up with the balsamic, minty, and sparkling notes of the Mattino Scented Candle. A wonderful olfactory experience that starts with every new day. Discover the entire collection of Candele delle Ore: they mark the passage of time throughout the day, creating a ritual. A Firenze 1221 Edition, it's made using only the highest quality raw materials.
