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Santa Maria Novella · Sold as feminine
Citta di Kyoto
The quiet path leading to a serene temple garden in Kyoto, where the air is filled with the mingling scents of flowers and incense.
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Citta di KyotoPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessRicci Club · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 20 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Citta di Kyoto by Santa Maria Novella was launched in 2005 and is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women, crafted by perfumer Fabrizio Morgenni. This composition opens with the fresh spicy notes of hawthorn and hyacinth, leading to a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose that creates an enveloping floral warmth. The smoky and woody base notes of incense, ebony wood, sandalwood, and amber evoke the serene atmosphere of Kyoto's ancient temples and gardens.
The interplay between fresh florals and warm woods is at the heart of this fragrance, creating a scent that feels both lasting and contemporary. It captures the essence of an elegant city, where the delicate beauty of nature harmonizes with the rich history of cultural traditions.
Apply Citta di Kyoto lightly to pulse points — it blooms gradually on the skin over time. The fresh spicy notes evaporate quickly, so the woody and smoky base will linger longer. It pairs well with a warm evening or an introspective moment.
Fig. 01 — Citta di Kyoto, Santa Maria Novella
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Fabrizio Morgenni
Fabrizio Morgenni has created fragrances for the historic Florentine house Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella since 2005, including Città di Kyoto Eau de Cologne and Tabacco Toscano.
Designer Santa Maria Novella
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The originalCitta di KyotoSanta Maria Novella · Premium · $100–250Nina Ricci · 1989Ricci ClubShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.40 (196)48%Match
RasasiAbeerShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 3.74 (23)
With Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia
Adds citrus and lavender; shares bergamot and lavender.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 11%.