Venice fragrances

Venice was a flourishing and prosperous center for the trade and commerce of precious spices and unguents from the East. Unknown spices, fragrant oils and resins were brought back by navigators and explorers returning from voyages to distant lands. Thanks to the availability of these new and exotic oils and spices, the early knowledge of techniques in blending them and the means of preserving these essences within the beauty of fine Murano glass, Venice became a natural location for the creation of perfumes. The fame of these artistic glassmakers was so great that they began to be lured away to France, England and Austria.
In 1535, the term Profumieri or Unguentari (perfumers) was reserved for those in Venice belonging to a rapidly growing sector. The first perfumer's boutiques (boteghe) were opened and run by the Muschieri in Venice. Even the first books concerning the Ars Profumatoria were printed in Venice in 16th century.
Containing only natural essential oils telling about the never-ending story and the tradition of the historic Caffè, the Florian perfume collection is the result of the collaboration with Lorenzo Dante Ferro, the last Venetian Master Perfumer and one of the one hundred Perfumers in the world with this special and unique talent.
Rare and original, the Venetian branded fragrances are divided in two different categories: Eau de Toilette and ambiance perfumes that have various scents each one narrating its own story.
Inspired by the renowned eau de cologne, Florian Aqua Admirabilis is valued for its golden and freshness revelations of citrus fruit, jasmine and lilium. Aqua Moresca is a rich and sumptuous perfume, created for connoisseurs, which highlights the bond between Venice and the East.
These two refined eau de toilettes are presented in an elegant glass bottle adorned with a precious Murano glass bead containing gold dust and gold foil.
Basing on four Rooms of the historical Caffè, the selection of ambiance perfumes comes from the perfect balance of different essences, some more intense and spiced, and other cooler and redined.
The Florian Essenza (Essence) Collection involves olfactory memories to recreate the incomparable atmosphere of the Florian’s; it is available as an elegant fragrance diffuser, a hand-crafted scented candle and a practical vapo.
A perfume, a memory, an emotion, but also the affirmation of one's personality: these are the Florian fragrances.
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Venetian Rose tea – loose in tin

Venetian Rose tea – loose in tin

The Venetian Rose tea, a perfumed blend excellent for all palates, is the result of the perfect balance between black tea and red rose petals, lightly flavoured with bergamot.
The rose is a flower with exceptional properties: it has a special balancing effect on the nervous system but also helps the digestion and produces beneficial effect on sexuality.
The famous Arabic doctor Avicenna, who lived in 10th century, maintained that the rose is the symbol of the evolving soul and he used it as natural remedy for skin regeneration.
The Venetian Rose tea has a floral aroma; its sweet and soft taste makes it ideal with pastries and sweets, especially chocolate.
Particularly delicate and refreshing, it is a revelation when drunk cold "on the rocks".
Loose 100 gr – 3,5 oz

Venetian Rose tea – teabags

Venetian Rose tea – teabags

The Venetian Rose tea, a perfumed blend excellent for all palates, is the result of the perfect balance between black tea and red rose petals, lightly flavoured with bergamot.
The rose is a flower with exceptional properties: it has a special balancing effect on the nervous system but also helps the digestion and produces beneficial effect on sexuality.
The famous Arabic doctor Avicenna, who lived in 10th century, maintained that the rose is the symbol of the evolving soul and he used it as natural remedy for skin regeneration.
The Venetian Rose tea has a floral aroma; its sweet and soft taste makes it ideal with pastries and sweets, especially chocolate.
Particularly delicate and refreshing, it is a revelation when drunk cold "on the rocks".
10 silken teabags 30 gr - 1,06 oz

Cappuccino dragées 50 gr

Cappuccino dragées 50 gr

There are several tales about the origin of dragées, or “confetti”.
It is supposed they were already known in Roman times: covered with honey (sugar had not been discovered yet), they were considered as a sort of fine “bon-bon” to be eaten on important occasions.
Another theory traces theirs origin back to 1200 ad: in this case too, they were very appreciated sweets by noble families, who used to keep them in precious decorated boxes.
These “confetti” were already known in Venice, brought to the city by merchants from the Far East and enjoyed during the Carnival celebrations.
Caffè Florian has created its own dragées combining the passion for coffee with the love for chocolate: Cappuccino dragées are roasted coffee beans, 100% Arabica quality, covered with very fine milk chocolate (cocoa minimum 33%).
The sweetness of the chocolate that surrounds the crunchy coffee bean, spread a rich and intense aroma that will give you the right energy and recharge.
Designed for those who prefer the bitter and delicate flavor of milk chocolate to the bitter taste of the fondant.
Individually wrapped to preserve their taste and fragrance over time, they are special when tasted with a good coffee.
Enclosed in a pretty bag, they also become a sweet thought to offer as a present.
Net weight 50 gr - 1,7 oz