Based and named after Marina Fiorato's latest novel*, Madonna of the Almonds is Floris's newest creation. According to Basenotes.net and Floris, this fragrance is "fresh zesty citrus notes of bergamot and lemon, so redolent of Italy, mingle with the delicate floral accord of almond blossom, jasmine and hint of the bitter almond kernel. Counterbalanced by the sweetness of vanilla and a secret mix of fruits and spices this fruity floral fragrance is underscored by incense, sandalwood and musks." It is available as a 100ml limited eau de parfum for £75.00.Source: Basenotes.net, Floris and Marinafiorato.com
*More info on the novel:
The Madonna of the Almonds by Marina Fiorato
"The year is 1525. A gifted young artist, Bernardino Luini of the Da Vinci school, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. His eye is caught by the beautiful Simonetta di Saronno, recently widowed by the Italian Wars.
Captivated by her beauty and her sadness Bernardino paints her likeness, immortalizing her as the Madonna in his famous work which can still be seen in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazia in Saronno.
As the sittings progress artist and model fall in love, and Simonetta reciprocates Luini's genius by creating a work of art of her own. She makes a drink for her lover from the juice of almonds – still enjoyed to this day as Amaretto di Saronno.
But as the fresco and the liqueur near their completion the couple's affair distils into a heady brew of religious scandal which threatens their love; and ultimately their lives." -- Marinafiorato.com
"The year is 1525. A gifted young artist, Bernardino Luini of the Da Vinci school, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. His eye is caught by the beautiful Simonetta di Saronno, recently widowed by the Italian Wars.
Captivated by her beauty and her sadness Bernardino paints her likeness, immortalizing her as the Madonna in his famous work which can still be seen in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazia in Saronno.
As the sittings progress artist and model fall in love, and Simonetta reciprocates Luini's genius by creating a work of art of her own. She makes a drink for her lover from the juice of almonds – still enjoyed to this day as Amaretto di Saronno.
But as the fresco and the liqueur near their completion the couple's affair distils into a heady brew of religious scandal which threatens their love; and ultimately their lives." -- Marinafiorato.com
Note: Post revised for clarity on 5/29/09 at 5:40 p.m.
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