Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

About

Explore the world's oldest pharmacy, a historic gem since 1221.

Why go

• Feels like stepping into a living renaissance secret
• Experience Florence beyond museums and monuments
• A sensory cathedral where history and beauty meet

Must try

• Acqua della Regina perfume
• Angeli di Firenze perfume
• Rose water toner
• Mint soap
• Scented wax tablets

Pro tips

• Visit earlier in the day for a quieter atmosphere
• Take your time, it's an experience not a quick stop
• 5 Minute walk from Florence train station
• Book a consultation to make your own fragrance
• Get there right when they open

Good to know

• Prices are not for everyone

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (3089 reviews)

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