Africa – Room Fragrance Diffuser

Africa – I Profumi del Mondo

The room fragrance diffusers from Santa Maria Novella’s Profumi del Mondo collection accompany us on a sensory journey around the Earth. Five continents, five fragrances, five olfactory nuances dictated by Mother Nature.

Fire, the continent of intense colors, the warmth of the sun at dusk. The geometrical lines inspired by the masks of the many tribes.

OLFACTIVE NOTES

• Top Notes: Green sap notes, amla, eucalyptus
• Heart Notes: Mango, peony
• Base Notes: Baobab, white musk

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.