Description
Pot Pourri has been produced by SMN for over three centuries. This mixture of buds, leaves and flower petals is typical of the Tuscan hills. It emanates a unique, traditional scent from Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella.
Santa Maria Novella seals each bag in Florence to guarantee its excellent freshness and long-lasting aroma. If you ever smell the magical scent of potpourri, you will understand why generations of delighted fans pilgrimage to Florence for new supplies. This potpourri is handmade with the utmost care and in accordance with tradition, which allows it to maintain its beautiful aroma for an incredibly long time. Santa Maria Novella follows a secret recipe of whole herbs and flowers, using only ingredients grown in Florence without the use of pesticides. Each batch is hand-picked, soaked in essence in a huge, centuries-old ceramic vessel, then seasoned for several months and carefully packaged. This is how potpourri has been made for centuries.
Method of use
Pierce the bag with a needle or, for even better results, remove the contents and place them in a small bowl. Mix with your fingers from time to time to release a new wave of scent.
Refreshes the air in closets, bathrooms, cars, and boat cabins. Repels moths and other insects. Contains no synthetic fragrances. All ingredients are 100% organic and free from pesticides. Duration: 9-12 months.
About the brand Santa Maria Novella
Florence is home to one of the oldest pharmacies in the world - Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, which dates back to the 13th century. Famous scents and skincare products have been created for centuries from a blend of flowers and herbs collected from the hills of Tuscany, maturing in old terracotta jars. Among the compositions still produced today according to Dominican formulas are Acqua di Colonia (Catherine de' Medici's favorite scent), created in the 17th century Acqua di Santa Maria Novella, and Acqua di Rose - an excellent refreshing tonic, sold since the second half of the 14th century, as well as hand-shaped and packaged soaps, which mature for 60 days in ventilated cabinets.
All products are made exclusively in Florence, based on medicinal plants and herbs grown in the same way as in the Middle Ages.
