First founded in 1221 in Florence by Dominican friars creating herbal remedies to use in their monastery, Officinia Profumo Farmaceutica de Santa Maria Novella is one of the world's oldest standing pharmacies. Santa Maria Novella specializes in luxury bath and body products, as well as divine colognes still true to their centuries-old formulations. Some of their most sought-after creations include rich hand and foot creams, aromatic potpourri (still fermented in terracotta jars as it was 800 years ago!), and fragrant bath soaps. Not to mention their fragrances, which have a cult following of their own! The products are still made on-site at their own factory in Florence, Italy, never tested on animals, and made using local ingredients whenever possible. Carefully handmade according to age-old recipes and artisanal methods, the preparations maintain a spirit of historical elegance.
Armenia Paper (Carta D'Armenia)
Resin & Spice Infused Burning Papers
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella’s Carta d’Armenia is paper soaked in a mixture of infusions of resins and oriental spices. It burns without flame and the vapor purifies the air and scents interiors. It may also be used to perfume clothing by placing it intact in drawers or closets.
Contains 18 strips.
To use as an incense: fold into 4 pieces and light the short end for a few seconds before putting out the flame. Place on a ceramic plate away from flammable objects and let it perfume your environment. The product can also be used to perfume drawers, laundry and luggage, avoiding any direct contact with fabrics.