The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Naha was launched in 2014 by Racco and composed by Carmita Magalhães. Its composition offers a clear point of entry through a crisp fruit accord of blackcurrant and pear, followed by the floral notes of freesia, iris, and lily of the valley. Amber, patchouli, and vanilla complete the listed structure with warmer, sweeter, and earthier facets. Together, these notes create a varied fragrance that moves between fruit, floral, and rich base accents while keeping its ingredients distinct and easy to explore.
The composition brings together sharp fruit and soft floral notes. Blackcurrant contributes a tart edge, while pear adds rounded fruitiness. Freesia and lily of the valley reinforce the floral character, and iris introduces a cool, powdery quality to the middle. Patchouli adds an earthy dimension alongside amber and vanilla, whose sweetness is tempered by the darker patchouli note. This combination gives Naha a balanced structure, pairing fresh fruit accents with delicate flowers and a softly rounded base.
The evolution
Naha is built around a varied sequence of listed notes: blackcurrant and pear establish the fruit component, freesia, iris, and lily of the valley form the floral heart, and patchouli, amber, and vanilla provide the base. The interaction between blackcurrant’s tart profile and pear’s rounded fruitiness creates a layered opening impression, while the floral notes add a cooler, more delicate counterpoint. Iris contributes a powdery facet, and patchouli brings an earthy quality into the composition’s final listed notes. Amber and vanilla add warmth and sweetness, balancing the fruit and floral elements without defining a verified performance or longevity claim.
Cultural impact
Naha can be appreciated through its composition of contrasting notes rather than through a broader cultural framing. Blackcurrant and pear provide the fruit side of the fragrance, freesia, iris, and lily of the valley introduce floral elements, and patchouli, amber, and vanilla add depth to the listed structure. The combination offers a clear entry point for exploring a fragrance that moves between fresh fruit, delicate floral, earthy, and sweet base notes.
The House
RaccoRacco is a Brazilian niche perfume house that blends the country’s rich botanical heritage with contemporary olfactory storytelling. Since its first launch in the mid‑2000s, the brand has built a catalogue that includes the citrus‑bright Luiz Felipe (2010), the floral Lilac (2024), and the woody‑spicy Black Diamond by Gi (2017). Racco’s creations are sold through select boutiques and a curated online platform, inviting collectors to explore scents that feel both familiar and unexpected.
The Creator
Carmita MagalhãesCarmita’s signature technique blends precise botanical extraction with modern synthetics that amplify natural facets. She favors citrus top notes, especially bergamot and mandarin, paired with heart accords of jasmine, tuberose, or Brazilian rosewood.
