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Eau de parfum
ānti Rosa Antiqua
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and history
ānti Rosa Antiqua is a 2025 unisex Eau de Parfum built on the contrast of juicy berries, velvety rose and a dark woody texture.
This release from the French brand ānti draws on the classic image of rose but presents it without excessive sweetness or retro powderiness: here, the flower feels modern, full-bodied and slightly mysterious.
The fragrance belongs to the floral, fruity and woody families, with musky facets also noticeable in its character.
Rosa Antiqua will appeal to those looking for a rose fragrance with a distinctive personality: not an airy garden bouquet, but a deep, textured accord with berry brightness and a woody-leathery mood.
Development on the skin
The composition opens with blackcurrant—tart, rich and marked by its recognizable green nuance.
It lends the opening freshness and juiciness, then gradually gives way to the floral heart, making the transition to rose especially lively and natural.
At the center are cashmeran and Damask rose.
Cashmeran adds soft woody-musky warmth, like the feel of cashmere fabric against the skin, while the rose gains richness, noble spice and a slightly dewy petal texture.
In the base, birch and olives take the fragrance beyond the familiar “pretty rose” into a bolder, darker and more memorable finish.
Sillage and mood
ānti Rosa Antiqua is said to have very strong sillage, allowing it to make a noticeable statement and leave an expressive trail behind.
It is an option for moments when you want not merely to complement your look, but to create an atmosphere around yourself: an evening city, a theatrical appearance, a date or an event where confidence in your own style matters.
Due to its high intensity, it is best to test the composition first with moderate application and assess how it performs on your own skin.
Its bright berry-rose character feels especially natural in cool weather and in the evening, although lovers of rich woody-floral fragrances can wear it during the day as well, controlling the number of sprays.
The perfumer’s signature and similar directions
Rosa Antiqua was created by Sidonie Lancesseur, a perfumer who handles floral themes with delicacy and depth.
In this release, the classic rose finds an unexpected companion in olive and birch nuances, giving the fragrance an intriguing rather than literal character.
If you enjoy rich fruity-woody compositions with a bold personality, you may also wish to try Parfums Vintage Pineapple Vintage Noir Intense.
But Rosa Antiqua stands out through its rose heart: an expressive unisex fragrance for a collection where floral notes are not a delicate backdrop, but the leading lady.
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