Nobile 1942 – A'Grazia
Eau de Parfum
Format: 75ml
Year: 2023
Nose: Miguel Matos
The cult of San Gennaro has always been rooted in Neapolitan culture and is still deeply felt today by Neapolitans who have a constant and above all equal relationship with the saint: a constant dialogue, a confidential relationship equal to that which one would have with a trusted friend.
“San Gennaro, take care of it!” it is an invocation that is repeated in the face of personal and collective concerns, natural events and disasters.
“San Gennaro, you know me, if you could do me a favor,” says Massimo Troisi in one of his most famous sketches.
Whether you are a believer or not, three times a year the cathedral of Naples is filled with faithful to witness yet another miracle:
- The chosen dates are the first Saturday in May
- September 19th, the feast day of the Saint
- December 16th is the "feast of the patronage of San Gennaro" in memory of the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 1631, which he blocked.
His blood is exposed in front of thousands of citizens and faithful who with bated breath wait (and hope) for the blood to melt. What happens if it doesn't melt? The Neapolitans begin to tremble because it is a harbinger of great misfortunes and history teaches us this: in 1940 Italy took part in the Second World War; in 1943 the Nazis occupied the city, in 1980 the Irpinia earthquake... to name a few. And no, if you're wondering, the blood didn't melt in 2020!
“In this fragrance I tried to create the sensations of the color red, but also with the suggestions of a human body and the intense emotions that go from the earth to the sky. The heart of the perfume is an intense and warm rose, with hints of metallic accents in the spicy opening, fruity and gourmand elements in the development of the structure, and a very deep woody base. I wanted to create an enveloping and pathos-filled experience.”
Usage tips:
Spray whenever you feel the need. Wait (and hope).
Olfactory family: Amber, floral
- Top notes: bergamot, davana, cumin, rose oxide
- Heart Notes: Rose, Cypriol, Chocolate
- Base notes: sandalwood, amber, raspberry, leather, vanilla, musk.
Persistence: High
Wake: Media