Fragrances crafted especially for you.
A fragrance tells you a lot about a person, an intimate projection of how they perceive themselves and how they choose to depict themselves to those around them. Aquaflor’s unique experience is a meaningful gift to yourself or your loved ones. A vessel that takes you on a journey like no other, giving you memories that will last a lifetime.
Aquaflor Firenze
The delicate ambiance compliments the AquaFlor experience. Located in the heart of the pantheon of Florence, the shop is a walking distance from Basilica Santa Croce (Known for its tombs and funerary monuments. It is the final resting place for renowned artist Michelangelo and scientist Galileo Galilei). Shop-goers will be greeted by a quintessentially Florentine store adorned with renaissance moldings and paintings and lined with an abundance of perfumes, diffusers, and home decor. It doesn’t take long to notice that the AquaFlor staff is well equipped with the knowledge, from the beginning of the tour until the end of creating the custom perfume the AquaFlor staff demonstrates mastery in their respective fields and any queries even the most trivial ones were answered with wisdom and grace. The AquaFlor store itself was a sight to behold, with the 14th Century architecture that has been restored following the 1966 flood – the storefront looks decievingly small with a charming quaint aura however a back door leads to an open private terrace which connects to an underground basement where all perfumery is bottled and stored in a regulated temperature to ensure its top-knotch quality. The building is constructed with secret stairs that bring customers to discover hidden gems around the store, every room has its purpose from the laboratory to the sitting area. For the AquaFlor Experience, you will be led to a loft balcony accompanied by an in-house perfume composition expert who will tailor-make every bottle to your desired scent.
The experience starts off with an in-depth consultation with one of their olfactory specialists. Getting to know you and your roots will help the brand curate scents that will definitely speak to your personality. Choosing the base, heart, and top notes. This explorative experience will definitely help your olfactory specialist get to know you better and along the way, you may learn new things about yourself too.
Each scent and ingredient has been sourced from different parts of the globe ensuring quality and longevity with each fragrance made. After rating various scents out of 10, your specialist will start to curate a special blend that speaks to your inner psyche and highlights your interest in a perfume. From there, a choice of color will be made as the brand bottles and packages your bespoke perfume. The brand keeps an archive of all those who have attended their previous experiences. Shall you wish to reorder a bottle of your bespoke perfume, they are ready to ship to you worldwide.
The brand also curates their products around landmarks in Florence as well as the whole of Italy. Their most recent collaboration with Uffizi Gallery gives us a lasting memory of the scents and aromas of the Boboli Gardens. They have also been contacted by Venice’s Famous Biennale proving they are truly masters at their craft.
If you ever find yourself in the historical city of Florence, Aquaflor’s experiences are a must. Their hospitality, knowledge, service, and, world-class experiences are unlike no other.
Shop their line of exclusive home products, and fragrances, or book an experience here.
Aquaflor’s Main Store Area
Aquaflor Firenze
Floris London
This bespoke perfume studio in London describes their services as “A unique opportunity to create your own signature fragrance, a Floris bespoke perfume is both a gift and an experience to be treasured.” Here three generations of the Bodenham family has perfected the craft of brewing and creating artisanal perfumes. They are able to create a fragrance from existing bases or curate ingredients all over the world to cater to all types of requests.
Visit their website here
Floris London
Ex Nihilo Paris
“For EX NIHILO, Luxury is unique and the art of personalization is at the heart of our vision. So, each of the perfumes from the INITIALE and BABYLONE collections can be personalized, using the highest quality ingredients, sourced all over the world, such as the absolutes of Iris Pallida, Vanilla Bourbon or Rose Centifolia from Grasse (France).” Ex Nihilo provides customization of their base fragrances providing a new unique twist on existing olfactory bases. They also offer on-demand services in specific locations that allows you to create a scent that will show your true personality.
Book a private consultation now on their website.
Ex Nihilo Paris