Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Step into four centuries of botanical tradition at this enchanting apothecary nestled beside the Santa Maria Novella basilica, where Dominican friars first crafted perfumes and medicinal remedies in the 1600s. The intimate shop preserves its original wooden cabinets, antique glass vessels, and period furnishings, creating an atmosphere that transports you straight into Renaissance Florence's most sophisticated beauty rituals. Today, you can purchase their legendary fragrances, skincare products, and herbal remedies using recipes perfected over generations.