Murray & Lanman

Florida Water is an American version of Eau de Cologne, or Cologne Water. It shares the same citrus base as Cologne Water but shifts the focus to the sweetness of orange (instead of the lemon and neroli in the original Cologne Water) and adds spicy notes, including lavender and clove. The name refers to the legendary Fountain of Youth, said to be located in Florida, as well as the "floral" nature of the fragrance.

The company Murray & Lanman claims that their product still uses the original 1808 formula, and the current label is a slightly modified version of the 1808 original.

Like other colognes of the time, Florida Water was valued for its refreshing and tonic nature, in addition to its fragrance, and could be used as a skin tonic or what we now call "body splash." Furthermore, Florida Water is occasionally used as a cleansing liquid in certain religious practices. It can be used similarly to holy water in this regard.

Florida Water is a widely used healing instrument in indigenous and shamanic ceremonies, especially in the Andes, Brazil, and the Peruvian Amazon. Its high healing power has long been known to shamans and healers, and its use is widely recognized and promoted in ritualistic ceremonies. Additionally, it is commonly used in everyday life for cleansing rituals, discharge, and general therapies.

"The fragrance is refreshing, magical, and captivating, allowing the release and refreshing of the mind and spirit, as well as calming and soothing people in a state of shock."

Florida Water has become a powerful spiritual connection tool in shamanism. Its use and application have been documented in various mystical cultures around the globe. In shamanic rituals, for example, the healer places a few drops on the patient's body, crossing the forehead, chest, and back, chanting protective songs to seal, close, and protect the patient's body against evil spirits.

Associated with the tradition of Eau de Cologne and the fable of the Fountain of Youth, serving as a potent elixir for renewal and spiritual connection in different cultures and religious practices. Whether in America or in the lands of the Andes and Amazon, the captivating fragrance of Florida Water continues to play a significant role in healing, cleansing, and spiritual protection.