Officina of Parfume - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

The Santa Maria Novella Officina of Parfume has 400 years of history. It was one of the most known historical pharmacies in Italy and abroad for its variety of beauty, health and food products.

Still today, even if with a private management, the pharmacy offers a variety of products, combining the secrets from the past to the needs of the present time. You can choose among cosmetics, perfumes, essences extracts, herbal products and much more.

Most products are made from flowers and plants grown on the hills of Castello, in the gardens of Santa Maria Novella. They were required in the 12th century by the Dominican friars who handed down as a legacy the curative and aesthetic benefits of these flowers and plants.

The store, the production premises and the gardens are open to the public with guided tours, to be reserved in advanced.