Marescialla

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Marescialla is a Cologne launched in 1828. Marescialla opens with Mace and Citrus, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood and Rose, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Marescialla carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Marescialla is a divisive, historical beast. Some find it a medicinal, mouldy trip to the medieval past; others, a refined, elegant chypre. Not a safe blind buy, but a masterpiece for the adventurous.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
Marescialla Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate performance and unique, often described as 'medicinal' or 'old-world' character, make it less suitable for typical office or sport settings. However, its sophisticated and intriguing nature lends itself well to casual, formal, or date occasions for those who appreciate its distinct charm, particularly in autumn.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Step into a time capsule with Marescialla, where the initial camphorous blast of mace and sharp citrus quickly evolves. The heart reveals a sophisticated blend of cedarwood and a subtle, dusty rose, evoking ancient libraries and quiet cloisters. As it settles, a deeply earthy base of patchouli, oakmoss, and sandalwood emerges, creating a dry, herbal, and almost melancholic aura that whispers of forgotten tales and old-world charm.

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