Apothecary Notes: Sicily, Italy

A Land That Awakens the Senses

As summer softens into its close, Sicily greets you with light. The island still dazzles in contrasts: cobalt seas against volcanic rock, lemon groves perfuming the air, and baroque piazzas alive with voices that linger long into the night. Even in these waning days of the season, life here is vibrant — steeped in citrus, salt, and the lingering warmth of the Mediterranean sun.

This vitality is embodied in anatome Energy Eau de Parfum. Bright citrus top notes — bergamot, lemon, mandarin, petitgrain, and grapefruit — awaken the senses like Sicily’s citrus groves at dusk. Orange blossom, neroli, mint, and may chang bring clarity and lift, recalling the freshness of sea air drifting through piazzas, Indonesian patchouli and cedarwood ground the fragrance.

Like Sicily at the end of summer, Energy is a reminder to awaken, to move, and to carry brightness forward into the season ahead.

Begin your day at CAFÈ MAZZINI, where buttery croissants and delicate pastries make mornings — or late afternoons — feel like a quiet ritual.

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Sicily, Our Place to Reinvigorate

Sicily has become one of anatomē’s places to reconnect with vibrancy and vitality. The island embodies the qualities of our Energy Eau de Parfum: brightness, clarity, and a surge of renewal that carries you through the day. It offers a spark — much like bergamot, mandarin, and petitgrain in the fragrance — that cuts through fatigue and draws you fully into the present.

For a taste of Pantelleria’s soul, Trattoria Pantesca Runcune celebrates the flavours of the island with couscous, octopus, and rustic comfort dishes — each one brimming with heritage and warmth.

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Nature’s Invigorating Power

Environmental psychology tells us that dynamic, stimulating landscapes heighten alertness and encourage exploration. In Sicily, your senses are constantly engaged — by citrus orchards glowing in the sun, by the mineral edge of volcanic soil, and by the breeze that carries the brine of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your body follows: shoulders lifting, steps quickening, spirit enlivened.

Stay close to the elements at Pantelleria Dream Resort, where an infinity pool overlooks the sea, a Pantesque garden frames the horizon, and each moment feels wrapped in quiet luxury.

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Eat: Nourishment with a Sense of Place

anatomē’s picks of restaurants where wellness and flavour come together.

CAFÈ MAZZINI - “For some delicious croissants in the morning and pastries for tea time.” 

-Calogero 

TRATTORIA PANTESCA RUNCUNE - “For the dishes highlighting the flavours of Pantelleria such as couscous, octopus and mashed potatoes.”

-Gabriele

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Movement as Daily Rhythm

Movement has always been our way of returning to renewal, and in Sicily, it becomes an effortless daily ritual. Climbing winding paths, you feel the pulse of the earth underfoot. Swimming in turquoise coves, you emerge sharpened and refreshed. Even a morning walk through lively streets — alive with the scent of oranges, herbs, and freshly ground coffee — becomes an act of restoration.

For a slower pace, retreat inland to SUSAFA, a boutique hotel set among golden wheat fields, where mornings unfold softly and days stretch into stillness.

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Relax: Places to Breathe and Recalibrate

anatomē’s picks of places to pause, breathe, and unwind in the city.

PANTELLERIA DREAM RESORT - For its infinity pool overlooking the sea, its pantesque-style garden and the services of a luxury hotel” - Laure

SUSAFA - “A beautiful boutique hotel in the countryside surrounded by wheat fields. The perfect place to slow down” - Fabrizia

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Arrival by the Sea

A journey here often begins with the vivid contrast of city and coast. The energy of the streets — bustling, fragrant, sunlit — softens as you move toward quieter shores. The rhythm slows, yet remains infused with vitality, preparing you for days filled with discovery.

In the heart of Not , AMARE NOTO offers a curated collection of eco-responsible brands, swimsuits, woven baskets, and striking bronze jewellery by Monica Castiglioni — each piece echoing Sicilian craftsmanship.

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Living Among Citrus and Stone

Staying in Sicily means being surrounded by the scents and textures of the land. Citrus groves release their brightness into the morning air, rosemary and sage brush against your skin as you walk, and volcanic stone walls hold the warmth of the day long into evening. Every moment here feels infused with natural energy, both uplifting and grounding.

Alongside, SPAZIONOTO  brings Sicily’s artistic voice into focus, with paintings, photography, and contemporary design that reflect the island’s ever-evolving creative energy.

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Shop: Ritual Objects for the Journey Home

anatomē’s picks of favourite places to shop to help you unwind.

AMARE NOTO - “A concept store with local eco-responsible brands, sublime swimsuits, wicker baskets galore or bronze jewellery by Monica Castiglioni” - Elena

SPAZIONOTO - “An art gallery showcasing paintings, photographs and contemporary

design pieces” - Elena

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Held by Sicily’s Vibrant Embrace - Energy As Your Renewal

Here, wellness is not about retreat but renewal — a reawakening of body and mind through landscapes and rituals that energise, elevate, and inspire. Sicily holds you the way Energy Eau de Parfum does: with citrus brightness, mineral clarity, and the invigorating spark that carries you forward into all that awaits. 

It opens with bergamot, lemon, mandarin, petitgrain, and grapefruit — a radiant burst of citrus, like sunlight over Sicilian groves and sea air alive with brightness. At its heart, orange blossom, neroli, mint, and may chang bring lift and refreshment, echoing the island’s vitality. Finally, Indonesian patchouli and cedarwood anchor the blend, offering depth and steadiness, a reminder of Sicily’s enduring strength and timeless energy.

A scent to return to, like a place you know by heart.

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