Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 1937 EDC

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Lavanda Imperiale

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Lavanda Imperiale is a Cologne launched in 1937. Lavanda Imperiale opens with Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Grass. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Lavanda Imperiale carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't your average essential oil lavender; it's a simple, elegant take that truly captures the plant, bush and all. Authentic, clean, and a bit soapy, it's divisive for some but a timeless classic for others who appreciate its quiet beauty.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Lavanda Imperiale Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot54%
Ylang-Ylang46%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Grass100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its weak longevity and moderate sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear without being intrusive. The fresh, natural notes also lend themselves well to daytime and spring, even for light activity.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lavanda Imperiale opens with a bright, understated burst of bergamot, softened by a touch of ylang-ylang, providing a subtle, almost sweet introduction. The heart unfolds into a pure, natural lavender, reminiscent of dried buds rather than harsh essential oil. This isn't a sharp or camphorous lavender; it's airy, dry, and surprisingly green. The experience settles into a gentle, grassy base, adding an earthy, herbaceous depth that grounds the composition in nature.

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