The Vidal Family, involved in the arts of perfumery for more than a century, recognised the need for a cultural luxury brand that would express the uniqueness of Venice: The Merchant Of Venice. The Merchant of Venice is a brand that has its conceptual origins in the ancient Art of Perfumery originated in Venice and from its centuries old trade with the Orient.
The line is inspired by the “Mude,” the maritime trade routes that covered a very large area from Asia to Africa, and on to Europe as far as the Northern Seas. The “Mude” started from Venice and reached many different harbours, which in turn were the destination of other commercial routes. These ports were the exchange centres for raw materials and finished products. This system enabled the Republic of Venice to acquire the knowledge and raw materials that otherwise it could not directly attain from within its own mainland.
Through master craftsmen such as the Muschieri (perfumers) and the Saoneri (soap makers), new techniques of production were invented that made the Venetian perfumes and cosmetics highly sought after products in all the Royal Courts of Europe.
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The fragrance Byzantium Saffron expresses its strength through a vibrant red flacon. The dazzling design gives the strong impression of the precious Saffron contained in the fragrance. It is decorated with a golden tassel and a white, semi-transparent cap through which we can view the wind rose.
Byzantium Saffron takes inspiration from the Muda della Tana e di Romania.
The Muda della Tana e di Romania sailed alongside the Greek coasts, calling at the cities of Athens and then onto Constantinople and the Black Sea. Amongst the main raw materials traded in this area, particularly important to the Venetian market were musk, nutmeg, saffron and benzoin resin extracted from the storax plant.
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Product features:
- Gender: Women
- Fragance: Eau de Parfum
- Texture/Format: Spray
Product Reference: #0679602481151