Over 200 Years ofCaribbean Tradition — Now Shipping Across Australia
Few products carry the cultural weight of Murray & Lanman Florida Water. Since 1808, this iconic cologne has been used across the Caribbean, Latin America, and West Africa as a spiritual cleanser, ritual offering, and everyday fragrance. A household staple in Trinidadian, Jamaican, Haitian, and Cuban communities — now available in Australia, shipped from Sydney.
Key Facts
- Brand: Murray & Lanman
- Volume: 270ml
- Origin: United States (formulation unchanged since 1808)
- Scent Profile: Citrus-forward — bergamot, orange, lavender, with clove and cinnamon base notes
- Primary Uses: Spiritual cleansing, altar offering, cologne, body cooling, hair rinse
- Suitable for: External use only
- Traditions: Orisha/Yoruba, Spiritual Baptist, Santería, Vodou, Caribbean folk practice
- Shipped from: Sydney, Australia
Florida Water occupies a unique place in Caribbean and Latin American life. For some it’s a cologne — light, citrus-bright, and refreshing in the heat. For others it’s an indispensable spiritual tool: used to cleanse a space before prayer, as an offering on altars, to bathe the hands before ritual, or to clear negative energy from the body and home. In Trinidad & Tobago, it’s used in Orisha/Yoruba traditions, Spiritual Baptist ceremonies, and everyday folk practice.
How to Use Florida Water
- Spiritual cleansing: Sprinkle or spray throughout a room, or anoint the hands, forehead, and back of the neck to cleanse before prayer or ceremony.
- Altar offering: Pour a small amount into a glass or bowl as an offering on a spiritual altar — often paired with flowers and candles.
- As a cologne: Apply a small amount to pulse points — wrists, neck, temples.
- Cooling relief: Dab on the forehead, back of the neck, or wrists on hot days for an instant cooling effect.
Pair With
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