Travel Cologne (Part III) - "Antica Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella"....Since 1221...

one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.  A world of aroma....herbs... close your eyes and feel the essence...essence of creation and passion...Once a sancutary for the Florentine monks - set in a distinctive Gothic architecture, licensed in 1612 by the Dominican Monks.

  Ancient texts and secret recipes - Simple, Unusual Fragrance creations...

This was the "Farmacia" also officially the purveyors of the Medici.

"Acqua della Regina" was created specifically for Catherine de Medici...

They invented the cologne water. Their production is limited, local sourced ingredients and rigorous production standards based on quality of natural ingredients.

“Pleasure is the flower that passes; remembrance, the lasting perfume”
- Jean de Boufflers

Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella,Florence, Italy - you will here find ancient recipes like Acqua di Santa Maria Novella,anything for your needs in the art of shaving, facial and body care, bath salts and essences, room fragrances, accessories, and more fragrances...

Travel Cologne (Part II) - Royall.....

(All Photos by Tavarua)

From Hamilton, Bermuda - Since 1958 - Island Fresh - The three fragrances I use
Royall Lyme - West Indian limes - an old Caribbean formula with 78 ingredients,
Spyce - scent of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper,
 Vetiver - citrus blended with exotic East Indian spices.

Royall - an all purpose lotion which, is easy to travel with - a light essence from and for the tropical climate.

Who can resist to buy a nice bottle of a local blended West Indian Bay Rum when you find it....which, is prepared from oil of myrcia (bayberry), oil of orange peel, oil of pimento, alcohol, and water.
Until this day used for medical purposes as well. 

Part I - Travel Cologne - If Not - Hermès....

What cologne do I then use???

...Armani - Privé Bois d'Encens - from the mystic of a carefully mixed cologne with dominant frankincense, oriental wood, peppery-earthy and an undertone of vetiver...

I use for more formal wear in "Clubland" - Sir Winston Churchill's favorite fragrance. Balanced to perfection, sophisticated and warm ... Creed, Tabarome. Notes of - Cuban tobacco leaves, green tea, pepper, ambergris, hints of sandalwood, and patchouli.

 Vintage Tabarome only comes in 8.4 oz flacons, if you are lucky enough to still have a bottle around...it has unfortunely discontinued..of course there is a newer version...??? Its unthinkable...

If this is your last bottle - Perhaps, Vintage Tabarome from the Private Collection can be obtained, by special request sent to Mr. Olivier CREED at CREED, 38, Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008, Paris.