HOT ! Quercia - Fluid Body Cream

Inspired by the storied Medici villas - Villa Medicea di Castello and Villa Medicea La Petraia - this luxurious Fluid Cream reflects the beauty of Italian gardens where rare plants and precious flowers were once cultivated and preserved as living treasures.

Quercia, steady and defined, extends its aromatic woody character into a nourishing body ritual. Echoing the composed depth of the Eau de Parfum, the fragrance reveals the quiet strength of oak - structured, elegant, and enduring.

Crafted in Florence and enriched with vegetable oils and butters, the lightweight texture melts effortlessly into the skin, leaving it soft, velvety, and delicately scented. The fragrance lingers with subtle persistence, maintaining the restrained depth that defines Quercia.

Applied to clean, dry skin morning or evening, it transforms a daily gesture into a moment of care - an elegant continuation of the fragrance and a tribute to Florence’s enduring botanical heritage.

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.