<p>Cinquanta celebrates the 50th anniversary of the twinning between Florence and Kyoto. Bergamot, grapefruit and orange blossom recall Italy and Mediterranean fragrances. They are then combined with rose and green tea for a delicate alliance reflecting the scents of the East. This journey ends on a woody tone of musk, amber and cedar wood for an eau de cologne at the crossroads of two worlds.</p>
Born in 1221, the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is considered the oldest pharmacy in the world. Founded by Dominican friars, its history began when they had access to Santa Maria Inter Vineas, a small church outside Florence. There they cultivated herbs and plants in its garden to make medicines, ointments and balms. In 1334, Santa Maria Novella became known for treating a wealthy merchant from one of the most powerful families in Florence. Today the house is known worldwide for its perfumes, candles and "traditional preparations".