Acqua di Colonia
Shares Benzoin, Tangerine, Lavender.
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and sweet tangerine. Bitter neroli quickly steps in, tetherin…
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and sweet tangerine. Bitter neroli quickly steps in, tethering the bright citrus top to an aromatic heart of rosemary, lavender, and spicy clove. Petitgrain adds a sharp, crushed-leaf greenness that keeps the initial fizz from feeling overly sweet. As the top notes settle on skin, a soft resinous base of benzoin emerges, giving the dry botanical herbs a subtle warmth. Created centuries ago for Catherine de' Medici, this historic eau de cologne delivers an unpretentious splash of Italian citrus, sunlit herbs, and warm clove spice suited for hot summer mornings.