Rosa Antiqua
Rosa Antiqua is a green, bitter rose built around blackcurrant leaf, Damask rose, olive oil, cashmeran and birch. Early wearer feedback points to a dark, slightly sharp floral with salty green edges, soft powder and a savoury olive twist that feels unusual without losing the rose. This is best sampled first. It may fascinate rose lovers who want something less sweet and.
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Performance Metrics
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Performance feedback is limited but points mainly to moderate longevity. Sillage impressions are split, with some wearers finding it intimate, some moderate and some strong. It is safest to expect a fragrance that can be noticeable in the early green and smoky phases, but not necessarily a long-lasting powerhouse on every skin.
Notes Pyramid
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Rosa Antiqua opens with blackcurrant that feels more leafy and green than berry-sweet. The Damask rose is naturalistic, bitter and slightly sharp, with olive oil adding a savoury, salty green twist. Cashmeran softens the edges with powdery musk, while birch brings dry smoke, wood and a faint leathery shade.
Main Accords
13 MAPPEDThe rose accord leads, but it is shaped by woody, aromatic and fruity facets rather than sweetness. Blackcurrant adds tart leafy brightness, olive oil brings bitterness and a savoury green texture, cashmeran smooths the floral body, and birch gives the dry-down its smoky, leathery and slightly ashy feel.
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and fall. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Distinctive green-bitter rose profile
Olive oil accord gives it a rare savoury twist
Less sweet than many modern rose fragrances
Blackcurrant reads leafy and sharp rather than syrupy
Cashmeran adds smooth powdery texture
Birch gives the base smoky depth
Interesting for niche rose collectors
Works as a unisex rose with woody shadows
Best suited to spring and fall wear
Memorable without relying on heavy sweetness
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Not a safe blind buy
Savoury olive note may divide wearers
Green bitterness can feel sharp
May not satisfy fans of sweet rose perfumes
Limited review evidence so far
Performance appears mostly moderate
Sillage feedback is inconsistent
Could feel too unusual for office wear
Smoky birch may read dry or leathery
Price-value feedback is not strongly enthusiastic
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Rosa Antiqua Anti Review”
Rosa Antiqua by Anti is a 2025 unisex oriental floral from perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, built around Damask rose, blackcurrant, cashmeran, olive oil and birch. On paper that sounds like another niche rose with a conceptual twist, but the early wearer feedback gives it a clearer identity: green, bitter, dark, lightly salty and deliberately less sweet than many modern rose perfumes.
The opening is where the blackcurrant matters most. Reviewers do not describe it as syrupy berry fruit. It comes across closer to blackcurrant leaf, with a green and slightly sulphuric bite that sharpens the rose. That makes the first impression fresh in an unusual way, more botanical and tart than juicy.
The heart is the reason to try it. The Damask rose feels naturalistic and green-bitter, with a small geranium-like sharpness rather than plush sweetness. The olive oil accord is the unusual move. One wearer found it strongly highlighted, giving a salty green and savoury tone. Another found it brilliant because it could be noticed without taking over. That balance is important, because an obvious olive note can be polarising, but here it appears to sit inside the rose rather than beside it.
Cashmeran gives the fragrance a smoother, powdery and musky texture, while birch pulls it toward smoke, dry wood and a faint leathery shadow. The result is not a soft romantic rose. It is darker and more mineral, with enough bitterness to feel distinctive. The brand story around ancient perfume, olive oil and ash fits the smell surprisingly well, as long as you read it as atmosphere rather than literal history on skin.
Performance feedback is still limited, so it is best to stay cautious. The available votes lean mostly moderate for longevity, while sillage is split between intimate, moderate and strong. In practical terms, Rosa Antiqua may feel noticeable without always behaving like a heavy projector. The sharper green opening and smoky base could read more assertively up close than the wear time alone suggests.
Rosa Antiqua is a strong sample-first fragrance. It is likely to reward rose collectors, niche floral fans and anyone bored by sweet, jammy rose perfumes. It may frustrate people who want a creamy, pretty, clean or easy floral, because the savoury olive, bitter greenery and smoky birch are central to its character. If those details sound appealing, this is one of the more memorable rose directions in the supplied evidence.
FAQs
What does Rosa Antiqua smell like?+
Rosa Antiqua smells like a green, bitter Damask rose with blackcurrant leaf, olive oil, soft cashmeran and smoky birch. Reviewers describe it as dark, slightly sharp, salty green, powdery floral and smooth.
Is Rosa Antiqua more rose or olive oil?+
Rose is the main impression, but the olive oil accord gives it a distinctive savoury, green and lightly bitter twist. One reviewer said the olive is noticeable when you look for it, but does not distract from the composition.
Is Rosa Antiqua sweet?+
It does not read as a very sweet rose from the supplied reviews. The blackcurrant leans more leafy than juicy, and the rose has a green, geranium-like sharpness rather than a jammy or sugary feel.
Is Rosa Antiqua unisex?+
Yes, Rosa Antiqua is positioned as a fragrance for women and men. Community gender impressions lean slightly feminine to unisex, mostly because the rose is central, but the green, woody, bitter and smoky facets keep it from feeling conventionally soft.
Is Rosa Antiqua a safe blind buy?+
No. The scent has enough unusual character that sampling first is the better choice, especially if you are unsure about savoury notes, bitter green rose, olive oil accords or smoky woods.
How long does Rosa Antiqua last?+
The available performance feedback points mostly to moderate longevity, with a small amount of weaker and longer-lasting feedback. Expect a wearable fragrance rather than a guaranteed all-day powerhouse.
How strong is Rosa Antiqua?+
Sillage feedback is mixed across intimate, moderate and strong impressions. It may behave differently by skin and dose, so apply lightly at first if you are sensitive to sharper green or smoky facets.
What seasons suit Rosa Antiqua best?+
The voting pattern points most clearly toward spring and fall, with some wearability in summer and winter. Its green rose suits mild weather, while the birch, cashmeran and bitter olive facets can handle cooler air.
Can Rosa Antiqua be worn during the day?+
Yes. The available season and occasion voting leans more day than night. Its unusual savoury rose style still feels better suited to personal wear, creative settings or relaxed occasions than very formal crowd-pleasing use.
Does Rosa Antiqua smell natural?+
One reviewer described it as a naturalistic green-bitter rose, especially in the way the rose, leaf-like blackcurrant and olive accord interact. The smoky woody base and cashmeran add a more composed, modern texture.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThe supplied evidence does not support naming a close dupe. Treat Rosa Antiqua as an alternative to sweeter rose perfumes if you want something greener, more bitter and more savoury. If you prefer plush jammy rose, clean musky rose or rose-vanilla comfort, this may not be the right direction.
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