Cosmetics & Perfumes

Cosmetics & PerfumesLorenzo Villoresi

Via de’ Bardi 14
055/234 1187
www.lorenzovilloresi.it

Villoresi practices what he calls “niche perfumery” in a workshop perched on the top floor of a 15th century Oltrarno palace, taking artistic inspiration from moments and atmospheres instead of following market trends.  In 2006 he was the first craftsman outside of France to win the prestigious Coty award for best perfume.  Villoresi sells candles, incense, cologne, lotion, and aromatic soaps, all of which remain faithful to the traditional methods of Florentine Renaissance perfumery.

San Simone Antica Erboristeria

Via Ghibellina 190/r
safenaturasas@libero.it

Dr. Fernando Russo uses over 500 types of plants and essences for herbal teas, fragrances and other preparations.  She teaches courses on fragrance design at her shop, during which she shares with clients her knowledge of the various notes of the olfactory pyramid and how to build their own personalized perfumes.  The shop is located on the former premises of the renowned San Simone pharmacy founded in the 1700s as part of the nearby the Santa Maria Nuova hospital.