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Santa Maria Novella · Sold as unisex
Marescialla
The quiet intensity of an old library where the scent of patchouli and sandalwood mingles with the musty richness of aged books, creating a space that feels both grounded and mysterious.
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MaresciallaPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessSport de Paco Rabanne · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares citruses, patchouli and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Marescialla by Santa Maria Novella was launched in 1828 and has been crafted with the expertise of Brother Antonino Leoni, blending a woody chypre scent that is both earthy and warm. The composition opens with bright citruses and mace, which give way to a heart of rose and Virginia cedar, before settling into a rich base of oak moss, patchouli, and sandalwood. This fragrance embodies the brand’s commitment to sophisticated elegance, offering a balance between fresh vibrancy and deep earthy warmth.
Apply Marescialla to pulse points for a warm, enveloping effect. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle into its heart and base notes before heading out — this ensures you carry the rich earthy warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Marescialla, Santa Maria Novella
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Brother Antonino Leoni
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the historic Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, credited with creating the Marescialla fragrance, originally made to perfume the gloves of the Marquise d'Aumont and still sold today in its original formula.
Designer Santa Maria Novella
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The originalMaresciallaSanta Maria Novella · Premium · $100–250Rabanne · 1986Sport de Paco RabanneShares Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalwood$40–100★ 4.31 (168)44%Match
Al Haramain Perfumes · 2021Areej Al OudShares Rose, Patchouli and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.37 (19)
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Adds citrus, powdery and vanilla; shares rose and sandalwood.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 11%.