Heritage
The villa in Blevio
It was within the villa in Blevio, surrounded by citrus trees and an extraordinary variety of flowers, plants and aromatic herbs, that the first preparations using the park's officinal herbs and botanical aromas were tested. It was here that the first formulations were born, simple yet innovative, giving rise to the first artisanal creams devoted to beauty.
A family story
From the apothecary to the ritual
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1893The first apothecary
It was in 1893, with the opening of the first apothecary shop, that these products were first sold, together with herbs, spices and foodstuffs.
Their regular use leaves the skin radiant, velvety and visibly rejuvenated.
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AromatherapyOils and infusions for the mood
At the same time, the first oils and infusions were developed to ease anxiety, stress and melancholy: a pioneering form of aromatherapy uniting skincare, inner well-being and good spirits.
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TodayEssenza Lago di Como
Today the Porro family preserves and renews this vision, transforming a legacy of knowledge into a continuous pursuit of excellence.
Philosophy
We don't just sell fragrances, but olfactory landscapes: a sensory journey across the lake.
Every Essenza Lago di Como blend is designed to create a unique sensory balance and to convey the magical atmosphere of our shores: the purity of the air, the elegance of the historic gardens and the regenerating power of the water.
We devote ourselves to those who seek beauty and inner serenity, with the dedication that only a deep knowledge of plants can offer.
Values
What we believe in
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The customer at the centre
Every gesture, every formula, every piece of advice is born of a deep desire to make others feel better. Care is not a service: it is our vocation.
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The power of nature
The power of Lake Como's botanical aromas and officinal herbs is the key to our formulations.
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The science of aromacosmetics
Every formulation is born of scientific research and carefully selected active ingredients.
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Slow craftsmanship
Our extraction and fermentation processes are very slow. Time is the fundamental element in giving our products their maximum efficacy.
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Memory and modernity
Care as an act of love, combined with scientific innovation.
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In summary
Essenza Lago di Como is for those who seek balance, authentic beauty and profound well-being.
An invitation reserved for the few
A 130-year legacy, distilled into rituals of well-being and beauty. You are exploring a private preview of our collection.
