Every fragrance tells a story.
Our creations are designed to evoke emotions and memories, blending natural essences into an olfactory journey inspired by art, music, history, poetry, and the soul of Tuscany. Each formulation holds a fragment of our heritage.
“The self is the sum of its scents”—an invisible signature shaped by experiences, emotions, and memories.
Through our fragrances, we invite you to embark on a sensory voyage where past and present intertwine, turning every note into a timeless expression of identity.
In the heart of Florence, Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio combines pharmaceutical expertise with the artistry of niche perfumery. Our fragrances, supplements, and cosmetics are crafted with a commitment to authenticity, quality, and innovation—carrying forward a Renaissance tradition of excellence.
An Immersive Emotional Journey
Your experience begins by exploring your inspiration, to understand the essence of what you wish to express through fragrance. This is the starting point of the creative process.
Next, you’ll dive into the olfactory world of raw materials, identifying those that best reflect your vision. As you explore nearly 80 raw ingredients and 40 bases, you’ll discover how each element evokes emotions, memories, and landscapes. This process will guide you to think like a perfumer, understanding how materials interact and come together to form a harmonious composition.
You’ll refine and adjust your fragrance, ensuring it truly embodies your vision. Through a bespoke layering process, we will create a unique scent—whether it becomes a personal keepsake or a symbolic creation.
Together, we will craft the perfect balance of top, heart, and base notes to reflect your identity.
Caterina Sforza Olfactory Workshop
This immersive workshop takes you on a sensory journey, guiding you through the characteristics of fragrances, raw materials, and historical techniques. Discover the legacy of Caterina Sforza and the perfume recipes contained in her manuscript, “Experimenti de la Exellentissima Signora Caterina da Furlj”, which inspired the Florentine Renaissance by blending art and science.
Throughout the experience, you’ll explore how rare medicinal plants and alchemical methods were once used to create fragrances that were not only luxurious but also rich in symbolic meaning. This journey will reveal how perfumery in the past was deeply intertwined with botanical knowledge and scientific traditions, in an era when crafting perfumes was truly a form of sensory alchemy.
Through this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to uncover the art of Renaissance perfumery and create your own fragrance, inspired by Caterina’s historic recipes. An experience that bridges past and present, allowing you to relive the enchantment of a tradition that helped shape the history of perfume.
Acqua Celeste Olfactory Workshop
A formula uncovered in the Renaissance cosmetic manuscript of Caterina Sforza de’ Medici comes to life as an Eau de Toilette, crafted with the same natural ingredients and preserving its timeless tradition.
“Working on this formula felt like diving into the past, reliving a chapter of history that belongs to Florence and embodies the very essence of Italian perfumery.”
In our workshop, you will explore these historic ingredients and master the art of perfumery. You’ll have the unique opportunity to recreate Acqua Celeste through three trials, comparing your creation with the original formula. Immerse yourself in Renaissance perfumery and take home an authentic piece of history.
This workshop invites you to discover the techniques and ingredients that defined perfumery in the Renaissance era, allowing you to connect with an ancient tradition of beauty and olfactory artistry. Through hands-on experience, you will not only learn but also craft a fragrance that lives on through the centuries, blending science with creativity. By the end of the workshop, you will gain a profound understanding of how the perfumery of the past continues to inspire us today, offering a true treasure to cherish.
