South Coast Plaza is now home to a celebrated Italian brand, Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies established in Florence, Italy in 1221 by Dominican monks. Known for its historic perfumes, skincare products, and herbal remedies that have been sought out for generations.
When you shop at Santa Maria Novella, you can find enchanting scents and gift items that any recipient is sure to treasure. Must have essentials include Acqua Della Regina – Eau de Cologne that’s renowned for being Santa Maria Novella’s oldest fragrance. Born of love, it was created in 1533 as a royal wedding gift from Caterina de' Medici to her future husband, Henry II of Valois. You can also find this regal fragrance in a room fragrance diffuser, scented candle, liquid soap, body cream and scented wax, for drawers and closets.
Another iconic product is Santa Maria Novella’s Acqua di Rose (rose water). It’s a refreshing facial toner and mist, first formulated in the 14th century by Dominican friars in Florence to soothe, tone, and refresh the skin. The Acqua di Rose line is a complete range of products for cleansing and nourishing all skin types, even the most sensitive. The collection includes Acqua di Rose, Acqua di Rose Cleansing Gel, Acqua di Rose Cream, and Acqua di Rose Micellar Water. Also available are The Acqua di Rose Essentials set, Acqua di Rose Serum, and Acqua di Rose Gel Cream.
And, a wonderful gift for yourself or loved one is the Melograno in Scented Terracotta, a symbol of Santa Maria Novella. Handcrafted to resemble the fruit, it emits the unique Melograno Eau de Cologne scent one of the symbols of Santa Maria Novella. You simply place the pomegranate on the terra cotta plate in a bathroom or any space to add aroma to an area. The fragrance is released slowly in the air.
The entire store is organized by scents and categories that include fragrances, skincare, body & hair, home essentials, and gifts such as pot pourri, glass candles, a kids line and even pets collection.
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Santa Maria Novella, is at Level 1, Carousel Court, in South Coast Plaza. 949.621.234
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