Officina profumo diSanta Maria Novella

"The brute covers himself, the rich man and the fop adorn themselves, the elegant man dresses!"

-Honore de Balzac

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T4phage
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:26 am

I would like to offer the name of this store that offers excellent grooming products. Originally run by the nuns of the Santa Maria Novella cloister, they produce excellent soaps, shaving creams, moisturizers, and the like.
RWS
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:39 am

I remember your praising these products, Jan, and I intend to stop at the shop in New York city when next I'm there. Have you either a website for the products or a list of shop addresses? We'd all be grateful for either.
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:07 pm

Jan

I have been using SMN products for ages and had a chance on two occassion to visit the store on via della Scala 16 in Florence recently to fill up on supplies.

From a grooming products point of view their offering is as complete as the great London establishments ie Geo Trumper, Floris, Taylor of London etc. But MSN has so many other interesting products and the shop in Florence is a masterpiece. Its well worth a visit.
T4phage
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Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:48 pm

I agree Michael, and the Herbal remedy sala in the back is also magnificent!
Prince Barry
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Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:37 pm

How did I not notice this thread previously?

Here is a link to a fabulous video presentation about SMN...

http://www.lafcony.com/smn/about.htm
flannel
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Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:14 am

I used to live, and still own an apartment, in Via della Scala at number 25, which is right opposite the flagship store.

Needless to say, I could but their lavender cologne, which I love, anytime. And, needless to say, I'd have to buy for friends and relations all the time.

Now that I live abroad, my father has to buy and ship for me and my wife....
alden
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Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:22 am

Tip of the day: Buy bunches of SMN pot pourri and place liberal amounts of it in your closet. Opening the closet is a wonderful olfactory experience.

Also buy the pot pourri soap for men. Its the perfect soap for Fall and Winter.

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Prince Barry
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Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:49 am

Thank you for the tip, Michael. I will buy some the next time I'm in London. I love to use their burning papers, 'Carte d'Armenia' for scenting the room.
Swann
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Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:09 pm

Here are some pictures from the marvellous SMN shop in Florence.

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Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:26 pm

So 1999.
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