Coreterno 2019 EDP

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Hierba Nera

by Luca Maffei

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Coreterno Hierba Nera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Luca Maffei. Hierba Nera opens with Bergamot, Nutmeg, and Cannabis, settles into a heart of Amber, Cedar, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Oud and Oakmoss. Coreterno's Hierba Nera carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A subtle, mysterious scent that splits opinion; some find it a unique, warm woody experience, while others are anosmic or underwhelmed by its projection and interpret it as 'old lady' or 'cherry chapstick'. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Hierba Nera Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual wear and even office environments where a subtle scent is preferred. While not bold enough for formal events, its mysterious character could work for an intimate date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Hierba Nera opens with a curious, slightly bitter greenness from cannabis and bergamot, spiced up with a warm nutmeg. This initial intrigue soon mellows into a balsamic heart, where resinous elemi and smoky incense entwine with the woody facets of cedar and amber. The dry-down settles into a comforting, earthy base of rich oud and classic oakmoss, leaving a soft, woody trail that lingers close to the skin.

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