The joy of a Santa Maria Novella fragrance begins with the vibrant freshness that bursts forth from every bottle- infused with centuries-old tradition and the bountiful fragrant materials that abound in the hills of Tuscany, SMN scents exude a timeless, sophisticated vibrance that connects past to present and nature to civilization in a way that few houses can. So it stands to reason that when Santa Maria does vanilla, it's a bit different from the cloyingly sweet, plasticky vanillas that flood the market, and even from the indulgently creamy high-end gourmand vanillas that we love (but are already amply represented). Instead, Vaniglia is a delicate yet enveloping journey to the fresher side of vanilla- bright, boozy, woodsy, and spicy. It's sweet, warm and comforting, as any vanilla should be, but those facets are balanced with a sophisticated, smooth, and light on its feet character that make it immediately identifiable as a Santa Maria Novella, and the blissful drydown of gentle woods and resins lingers all day long, making this the perfect fragrance for vanilla lovers looking for something that makes a statement without ever overwhelming the senses. A vanilla we can reach for any day, any season, any occasion? Sounds like a match made in heaven.
