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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella traces its origins to 1221, when Dominican friars first cultivated medicinal herbs at their monastery in Florence. Having officially opened its doors to the public in 1612, the institution built a reputation for crafting luxury fragrances and botanical remedies, serving historical figures such as Catherine de’ Medici and Pope […]What to read next: The Outline – IMAX, Alan Cumming, and a coffee table – 10/07/2026 | Snarkitecture crafts portal-inspired packaging for Bowmore’s 20-year-old whisky…

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