Mughetto | Lily of the Valley - Acqua di Colonia

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella’s Mughetto fragrance is a fresh scent thanks to the sweet floral green notes. In Italy lily of the valley grows wild in the Alpine and Apennine woods.

Mercury loved it. It has an exhilarating perfume with the power to sharpen memory and fortify the brain. According to Catholic legend the first lilies of the valley sprouted from tears the Madonna shed at the foot of the cross.

With its virginal white color, this flower symbolizes purity and innocence.

 OLFACTIVE NOTES

• Top Notes: Lemon, bergamot, sweet orange
  
• Middle Notes: Lily of the Valley, jasmine
  
• Base Notes: Benzoin
  

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.