La Focarina di S. Giuseppe
On the night of 18 March – the verge of the spring equinox – it is a tradition in the region to build a large bonfire (“focarina”) to burn up the leftover twigs and brush from winter and make room for the rebirth of spring. The air is filled with intense smells: fresh and new, yet, nevertheless, ancient. All the villagers gather around the large bonfire. The elders tell the children stories, and the most daring youths leap into the fire as a challenge and to prove their bravery. A world of old folk stories and traditions comes together in this complex fragrance with its utterly innovative olfactory texture.
"These perfumes cannot be worn like a simple piece of clothing; they are only for those who love to completely immerse themselves in life, fearlessly experiencing its essence to the very core. Tiziana is a teacher of applied arts and a designer and has collaborated with top jewelry brands. Her sophistication and love for “beautiful elegance” is expressed in the outstanding meticulous artisanal detail and unsurpassed quality of each and every Terenzi art object. Each Terenzi piece includes 24-carat gold details, highest quality hand-blown Italian glass, wood inserts or caps from rare woods of Italy, handcut and sewn Italian leather inserts.
Paolo Terenzi is an extremely talented, well respected Italian perfumer. Very unconventional, a captivating storyteller, his philosophy is to “compose beauty”. He loves to work only with natural raw materials that he sources personally all around the world in his many travels.
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