Considered the oldest pharmacy in the world; Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1221 when the friars of a Dominican convent were granted the use of Santa Maria Inter Vineas (Holy Mary Among the Vines) — a small church garden where herbs and plants were used to craft medicines; ointments and balms.Scented candle with a peculiar floral bouquet and a prominent sweet note of the essence of Rose; queen of all flowers.