Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561

Farmacia SS. Annunziata 1561 traces its roots to 1561 in Florence, Italy, when the premises functioned as a spezieria, or apothecary, for the Benedictine convent of San Nicolo. Over the centuries the shop evolved from a monastic pharmacy into a civilian drugstore and cosmetic laboratory, maintaining continuous activity in the city.

In 1935 the business formally took on the name Farmacia SS. Annunziata as its official pharmacy designation. According to the brand, the historical shop later moved from the city center to northern Florence in 2008, while the original premises on Via dei Servi became the flagship boutique of Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561. Today the company produces skincare, home fragrance, and niche perfumes that combine small-scale, historically rooted production methods with modern equipment and quality control.

The perfume line is positioned as an extension of this apothecary heritage, with a focus on clear, well-defined compositions and relatively high fragrance concentrations. External reviewers often note that many scents feel close to extrait strength and tend to highlight a central theme, such as amber, iris, or cotton flower, explored in detail rather than dressed up with heavy ornamentation.