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V Canto, or Quinto Canto, is an Italian niche perfumery born in 2015 from the creative union of the famous perfumer dynasty Paolo and Tiziana Terenzi. If their main brand, Tiziana Terenzi, is known as the "stellar perfumer," then V Canto addresses earthly, yet equally powerful passions. The philosophy of the house is encapsulated in the motto "With love, everything is possible," and its creators draw inspiration from immortal literary works, primarily from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy."
The perfumery soul of the brand is Paolo Terenzi. His signature is recognizable through bold, often contrasting combinations, rich texture, and emotional depth. For V Canto, he creates fragrances that not only smell but tell stories. Each bottle is a luxury item: heavy glass, velvety coating, massive caps reminiscent of precious stones. This is perfumery for those who seek not just a scent, but an experience, captured in an aromatic formula.
The brand's catalog is structurally and visually divided into two key collections, each revealing a facet of its philosophy. The Red Collection is dedicated to love and passion, often fatal, and refers to the fifth canto of Inferno, which narrates the tragic love of Francesca da Rimini. In turn, the Green Collection explores the theme of poisons—as a metaphor for forbidden desires, temptation, and power. This line is inspired by the image of Lucrezia Borgia, and its fragrances bear the names of known toxins.
Among the bestsellers to start exploring the world of V Canto, several cult names immediately stand out. Ricina from the Green Collection is a hypnotic and luxurious fragrance with gray amber, patchouli, and rose, long since becoming the brand's signature. Equally popular is the sensual Stricnina, playing on the contrast of sweet raspberry, exotic ylang-ylang, and warm sandalwood. From the Red Collection, fans particularly highlight the delicate Lucrethia with peony and jasmine, as well as the mysterious Mandragola based on precious agarwood.
V Canto fragrances are renowned for their exceptional longevity and voluminous, well-perceptible sillage. They are created for special moments, evening outings, and occasions when one wants to make an unforgettable impression. In reviews, they are often called "complimentary magnets"—they attract attention and questions. Being a niche brand, V Canto offers high-concentration perfumery, often in the form of eau de parfum, which guarantees durability.
Thus, V Canto is more than a brand. It is a theater of scents, where each fragrance is an act of drama, played out by notes. It is a choice for sophisticated connoisseurs who see perfumery as art and a way to express their individuality through complex, multifaceted, and impeccably executed compositions.
| Number of fragrances | 51 |
| Collections (5) | Anime del Castello, Arkani Collection, Foglie d’Amore, Green Collection, Red Collection |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Official website | https://www.vcanto.com |
| License holder | Cereria Terenzi Evelino S.R.L. |
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