‘There is a village hidden between the Ligurian sea and mountains that has been sculpted by time and shaped by the wind: Vernazza, one of the Cinque Terra’s most precious gems. Here, in a place where the waves break gently on the rocks, and the colourful houses are reflected in the crystal-clear water, each corner has a story to tell about a past that still resides in those that live there. In this place full of charm, under the silent shadow of the Black Moon, Paolo and Tiziana found themselves surrounded by a mysterious, spellbinding aura. This is the place where inspiration for Verna came to life, an olfactory tribute that contains the most authentic soul of this timeless village. The Black Moon, a symbol of rebirth and the search for new horizons, appears when the sky turns pitch black and the moon dissolves into a shadowy ring. During a summer stroll in Vernazza, while the village was settling into the peaceful evening, Paolo and Tiziana stopped off in the square by the harbour, where the scent of the sea was merging with that of the land, and where every alleyway seemed to hold an ancient secret. The wind, overflowing with stories and traditions, was blowing like a prophesy, guiding brother and sister towards a new creation. This is how Verna was born, like a tribute to the strength of new beginnings, celebrating the authentic essence of Vernazza and the transformative energy of the Black Moon. Verna opens with the spicy, luminous notes that conjure up the lively nature of the village. Saffron from Cinque Terre blends with Chilean Pink Pepper and Bulgarian Rose, lending life to a vibrant, enveloping beginning, like the bright colours of the houses that dominate the landscape. The heart of the fragrance becomes a sensual, complex embrace. Thai Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine Sambac merge with Cedarwood from Vernazza and Tuscan Leather, creating a warm, hypnotic symphony. Notes of Romagna Peach and Mexican Tuberose lend a creamy sweetness, while Brazilian Coconut adds an exotic touch from far-off lands that intertwines perfectly with the Mediterranean beauty. The base of the fragrance is an homage to the primordial power of this land. Tigulio Fern and Liguria Wild Fennel blend with Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon and Musk, while Incense from Oman and Coumarin leave a persistent, seductive trail, like the memory of a sunset on a Ligurian terrace. Verna transforms each breath into a fragment of eternity, dissolving time into an olfactory landscape lit up by the Black Moon’s mysterious energy, where emotions and poetry are discovered in a pure liquid essence.’ – Terenzi
