GIFT for TAKUMA
The Gift of Timeless Fragrance."Next, they headed to "Santa Maria Novella" on the same floor. Santa Maria Novella is a long-established store with an 800-year history that originated in Florence, Italy. The natural fragrances are based on natural perfumes, and about 40 types of fragrances are available for unisex customers. Bebe-san is looking for a fragrance that suits Fujie-san.
 
	Fujie:I've had my eye on Santa Maria Novella for a while, but this is the first time I've stopped by the store.
Bebe:It's my first time too. But you know a lot about fragrances and cosmetics, don't you? You definitely know more than I do.
Fujie:Well, I like it.
Bebe:Today, I'd like to give Takuma a fragrance that he doesn't already have.
 
	Fujie:I was interested in "Eva". It said it had a woody scent. It seems to have a natural smell.
Bebe:I am "Tabacco Toscana". The name "Tabacco" makes me curious. Let's give it a try.
Fujie:(sniffing the tester) "Eva" is soothing, like being in a forest. Tabacco Toscana is smoky and sweet at the same time.
Bebe:It looks like it could be worn by women too.
 
        Left: [Santa Maria Novella] Eau de Cologne Eva, 100ml, ¥17,600
            Right: [Santa Maria Novella] Eau de Cologne Tobacco Toscano 100ml ¥17,600
Fujie:That... but both smell like tobacco leaves, don't they...?
Bebe:Oh, it really looks like there are tobacco leaves in both!
Fujie:The usual feeling is "Eva", but I think the new one for me is "Tabacco Toscana".
Bebe:I guess I'll have to decide on a gift for Takuma!
Bebe selected a smoky and sweet scent that could be shared by both of them. Inspired by the Tuscan cigars produced at a mill in the Tuscan town of Lucca, the floral top note blends with a spicy middle note strongly scented with Tuscan tobacco, and the smoky vanilla last note creates a perfect harmony.
 
	 
     
   
                                                             
	        
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