Frangipane
“Frangipane by Santa Maria Novella is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a floral, fresh spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1828 by Santa Maria Novella, Frangipane is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by Brother Antonino Leoni. The composition opens with the fresh spiciness of thyme and nutmeg, leading into a heart of frangipani, tuberose, and rose, before settling into a base of orris root, Peru balsam, sandalwood, and amber. This fragrance is a harmonious blend of floral brightness and warm, powdery undertones that evoke the essence of an Italian garden.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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The Soul
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Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Frangipane's top notes fade quickly, so apply it in layers for sustained richness. The base notes develop slowly but last throughout the day, making a single application sufficient.
Brother Antonino Leoni
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances
Brother Antonino Leoni was a perfumer associated with the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, credited with creating the Marescialla fragrance, originally made to perfume the gloves of the Marquise d'Aumont and still sold today in its original formula.
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Designer Santa Maria Novella
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The story behind the bottle.
The sunlit stillness of a Tuscan garden where frangipani and tuberose bloom, their sweetness tempered by the earthy warmth of balsam and sandalwood.
Fig. 01 — Frangipane, Santa Maria Novella
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