HIERBA NERA

Hierba Nera is the unisex eau de parfum by Coreterno, the Italian house conceived in Rome in 2015 and launched in New York under the artistic direction of Michelangelo Brancato, signed by perfumer Luca Maffei and launched in 2019. A resinous, ambery woody fragrance with a surprising structure, for those who are not afraid of the dark.

The Fragrance

Hierba Nera comes from the image of a sacred place hidden deep in the forest, where night reigns and the senses must sharpen to guide you through the dark. Coreterno describes it as a "narcotic symphony": a fragrance with a hypnotic, almost ritual character that invites you to be led by instinct rather than sight.

How It Evolves on Skin

Hierba Nera opens with an original cannabis accord, green and aromatic, lit up by the light of bergamot and the warmth of nutmeg. The heart builds an almost narcotic resinous symphony: elemi, incense and labdanum intertwine with the woody vibration of Iso E Super, cedarwood and the warmth of amber. The base closes the composition with a rich, deep foundation of Atlas cedar and Texas cedar, oakmoss and the powerful notes of oud, for a charismatic, magnetic character.

Who We Recommend Hierba Nera To

We recommend Hierba Nera to those who love woody and resinous fragrances but are looking for something more penetrating and original than usual, with a sharp, recognizable signature. It is at its best in autumn and winter, in the evening and on every occasion when you want to leave your mark. Unisex, it wins over lovers of incense, cedar and smoky woods.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Hierba Nera is one of the house's boldest and most recognizable fragrances: its personality is so distinct that once you have smelled it, you will never mistake it for anything else. It is one of those scents that build a small, loyal following, and those who choose it rarely look back.

Similar Fragrances

• Alheba by Cave shares elemi, incense, labdanum and oakmoss, in a softer key with cashmere wood, lavender and ambergris.
• Kalahari by Noème Paris shares bergamot, cedarwood, labdanum and incense, in a warmer, desert-like version with saffron, cardamom and amber.
• Sancti by Liquides Imaginaires shares bergamot, incense, cedar and amber, in a more aromatic, mystical key with lavender, rosemary and myrrh.

FAQ

What does the name Hierba Nera mean?
It means "black herb": it recalls the darkness of the forest and the cannabis accord that opens the fragrance, telling of a secret place to be discovered by trusting the senses.

Does Hierba Nera smell of cannabis?
Cannabis takes centre stage in the opening, with a green, aromatic accord, but it soon gives way to a resinous heart of incense and labdanum and a base of cedars and oud: it is an ambery woody fragrance, not a "themed" scent.

When should I wear it?
Thanks to its woody, resinous structure it is at its best in the cold seasons and in the evening, but lovers of fragrances with character happily wear it during the day too, with one or two sprays.

Who created Hierba Nera?
Italian perfumer Luca Maffei, under the artistic direction of Michelangelo Brancato: it is one of the house's first fragrances.

Product Information

Brand

Coreterno

Name

Hierba Nera

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Woody Amber

Launch year

2019

Made in

Italy