This journey begins in one of the most incredible and mysterious places in Italy—or perhaps it would be better to say hidden: Matera, known as the city of the Sassi, due to the peculiarity and uniqueness of its historic center. Carved and built along the Gravina di Matera, a deep gorge that divides the territory in two, the Sassi di Matera, the ancient districts of the city, stretch across two small valleys facing east, slightly lower than the surrounding land, separated by the rocky spur of the Civita. This enviable position has made the city virtually invisible to its enemies for millennia, allowing it to pass through centuries of history almost unscathed.
The Sasso Barisano, facing northwest on the edge of the cliff, if we take the Civita as a reference—the heart of the old town—is the richest in sculpted portals and decorations that conceal its underground core. The Sasso Caveoso, on the other hand, faces south and is arranged like a Roman amphitheater, with cave dwellings cascading down in steps. It possibly takes its name from quarries and classical theaters. Together, they form the ancient urban nucleus of Matera, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural landscape. A place that, more than any other visited, could resemble an inhabited Moon—the one we dreamed of exploring as children.
In this perfume extract lies precisely that dream that each of us has cherished at least once in our lives: living on the Moon. Sheltered in these cave dwellings, hand-carved into the hard rock hundreds of years ago, warmed by the welcoming fireplace and the lively hearth, this perfume was born—a fragrance with a strong and resolute character, as unyielding as the stone that shapes this hidden land! From a small window overlooking the valley, a gigantic red moon appears. Due to the perspective effect, it seemed almost within reach. By opening one's palm upward, one had the real sensation of being able to hold the mysterious satellite. From this moving experience, a perfume extract with a dark character was born, just like the phenomenon described. A fragrance that, at first encounter, seems almost charming and delicate, but a moment later, captivates you forever. A scent that lingers for days after being worn—hidden like the city of the Sassi, yet unexpectedly emerging in all its full splendor. Even today, this creation amazes us because each time it brings a new emotion.
This journey begins in one of the most incredible and mysterious places in Italy—or perhaps it would be better to say hidden: Matera, known as the city of the Sassi, due to the peculiarity and uniqueness of its historic center. Carved and built along the Gravina di Matera, a deep gorge that divides the territory in two, the Sassi di Matera, the ancient districts of the city, stretch across two small valleys facing east, slightly lower than the surrounding land, separated by the rocky spur of the Civita. This enviable position has made the city virtually invisible to its enemies for millennia, allowing it to pass through centuries of history almost unscathed.
The Sasso Barisano, facing northwest on the edge of the cliff, if we take the Civita as a reference—the heart of the old town—is the richest in sculpted portals and decorations that conceal its underground core. The Sasso Caveoso, on the other hand, faces south and is arranged like a Roman amphitheater, with cave dwellings cascading down in steps. It possibly takes its name from quarries and classical theaters. Together, they form the ancient urban nucleus of Matera, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural landscape. A place that, more than any other visited, could resemble an inhabited Moon—the one we dreamed of exploring as children.
In this perfume extract lies precisely that dream that each of us has cherished at least once in our lives: living on the Moon. Sheltered in these cave dwellings, hand-carved into the hard rock hundreds of years ago, warmed by the welcoming fireplace and the lively hearth, this perfume was born—a fragrance with a strong and resolute character, as unyielding as the stone that shapes this hidden land! From a small window overlooking the valley, a gigantic red moon appears. Due to the perspective effect, it seemed almost within reach. By opening one's palm upward, one had the real sensation of being able to hold the mysterious satellite. From this moving experience, a perfume extract with a dark character was born, just like the phenomenon described. A fragrance that, at first encounter, seems almost charming and delicate, but a moment later, captivates you forever. A scent that lingers for days after being worn—hidden like the city of the Sassi, yet unexpectedly emerging in all its full splendor. Even today, this creation amazes us because each time it brings a new emotion.