Santa Maria Novella Eau De Cologne Santa Maria Novella is the oldest fragrance with a bouquet of fresh citrus notes with a base of Calabrian bergamot. Caterina de’ Medici commissioned the Dominican monks to create in 1533, and she took it with her to France when she married Enrico di Valois. Top notes: Citruses, Nutmeg Middle notes: Rose, Cedar Base notes: Patchouli, Oak Moss, Sandalwood