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Love story : Florence and perfumes – because their bond is to all intents and purposes a passionate enduring and enchanting love story
Love Story : Florence and perfumes – Love at First Sight
It began with the Dominican friars who took an interest in the botany of the Oltrarno district and created remedies that would become beauty elixirs in honor of Queen Catherine de’ Medici. They crafted “L’Acqua della Regina ” for her wedding – a fragrance featuring citrus and bergamot notes.
Love story : Florence and Perfumes – Jealousy at Court
When the time cam for our Catherine de’ Medici to travel to Paris, she too her parfumer, Renato the Florentine, along with her
She feared the french might steal the secrets of her essences. Florence allowed France to embrace these secrets and the passion for perfume grew into a major global industry. It was renato – brought to the Parisian court – who introduced French high perfumery and gave rise to the Grasse region, where perfumes zare still produced today
Love Story : Florence and perfumes. The Iris that became the Lily
The Iris – stylized as the lily – has become the symbol of Florence. Like any great love it requiries time ; indeed this flower needs thre years of maturation in the dark
Only after this period does it yield its most precious essence. It is the perfect metaphor for a truly great love: it takes time, care and patience to bring out the best
If Florence were a feeling, it would be passion
If Florence were a memory it would have the scent of Iris
Love story : Florence and perfumes awaits you – just az 1 hour 15 min by car drive from B&B Sunrise in Massarosa
