Acqua della Regina – SANTA MARIA NOVELLA | Citrus cologne
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Eight centuries of savoir-faire in a glass column.
Santa Maria Novella's foundational cologne — luminous, timeless.
You know modern colognes — effective, fresh, forgettable. Acqua della Regina belongs to a different story. Santa Maria Novella, founded in 1221 in a Dominican convent in Florence, is the oldest artisanal perfumery and pharmacy in the world. Its first compositions were born from knowledge of medicinal plants, resins, and perfumed waters — expertise that has been passed down from generation to generation for eight centuries. Acqua della Regina is its foundational cologne. The first. The one before trends.
In this Cologne concentration, the composition expresses all the nobility and restraint of Florentine tradition. Italian citrus, neroli, and petitgrain open with a luminous and slightly ceremonial clarity — fresh, precise, with a raw material quality not found in an ordinary cologne. Lemon, lavender, clove, neroli, and rosemary unfold in the heart in a fine and balanced composition — each note in its rightful place, none dominating, an herbaceous and floral harmony of discreet elegance. Soft musks and patchouli in the base extend the sensation in a muffled and persistent trail for a cologne — soft, clean, slightly warm. Acqua della Regina does not seek to impress. It leaves its mark.
Acqua della Regina is the fragrance for those who know that time does not change true things — and who seek a freshness that existed long before them.
Concentration
Cologne
Family
Citrus
Sillage
Discreet
Gender
Unisex
A word from Maison Diaphane
Acqua della Regina is the fragrance we recommend to those who want to wear something truly historic — not vintage, but historic. The quality of Italian citrus and the precision of Florentine lavender make an immediate difference. It's the cologne from an officina that has existed since 1221 — and you can smell it.
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Acqua della Regina by Santa Maria Novella is a unisex citrus Cologne created by the world's oldest artisanal perfumery and pharmacy, founded in 1221 in Florence in a Dominican convent. It is the foundational cologne of the house — a composition inherited from the tradition of the first Florentine perfumed waters. Available at Maison Diaphane, official retailer in Angers. Free delivery from €100 (in France).
Its olfactory pyramid revolves around a precise herbaceous and floral lemon-lavender-rosemary-clove-neroli heart, opened by Italian citrus, neroli, and petitgrain in a luminous and slightly ceremonial clarity, and extended by a base of soft musks and discreet, muffled patchouli. In Cologne concentration, the composition expresses all its lightness and historical nobility.
Acqua della Regina is a historic and timeless citrus cologne with a discreet sillage, ideal for spring and summer, worn by both women and men.
What is the history of Acqua della Regina?
Acqua della Regina is one of Santa Maria Novella's first compositions — the "Queen's Cologne," born in the workshops of a Florentine officina founded in 1221. The house was long the official supplier to the Medici and European royal courts. This cologne perpetuates a legacy of eight centuries of expertise in plant distillation and the creation of perfumed waters.
What is the difference between a Santa Maria Novella Cologne and an Eau de Parfum?
Cologne concentration is lighter than an Eau de Parfum — the sillage is discreet and the longevity shorter. At Santa Maria Novella, colognes are formulated using artisanal methods inherited from Florentine tradition, with raw materials of a higher quality than average commercial colognes. The difference is not just in concentration — it is in the material itself.
What season is Acqua della Regina suitable for?
Mainly spring and summer — its citrusy lightness and herbaceous freshness flourish with warmth. It can also be worn during the day in mild autumn. In winter, its relative lightness makes it less suitable — it's a cologne for luminous seasons.
Is it truly a unisex cologne?
Absolutely. Citrus, lavender, and rosemary are genderless — they belong to the tradition of great unisex colognes since the 18th century. Acqua della Regina works with the same elegance on all skin types, like all great historical colognes.
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Any unopened product can be returned within 14 days.
Refund upon receipt.
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How are the perfumes and objects offered on Maison Diaphane selected?
Each creation is carefully selected from independent houses, artisans, and niche perfumers. We favor fine materials, meticulous compositions, and unique olfactory worlds.
How long does the fragrance from a candle or room spray last?
The burn time varies depending on the collection, but all our candles and mists are designed to provide a harmonious and long-lasting fragrance. Product descriptions indicate the average burn time for each creation.
Can I give this product as a gift?
Yes. All our orders are prepared with care and can be accompanied by a personalized message. Our elegant packaging makes them perfect gifts.
What are the delivery times and terms?
Orders are prepared in our workshop and shipped within 24 to 48 hours. Delivery is available in France and internationally, with systematic tracking to guarantee worry-free delivery.