Filippo Sorcinelli 2015 Parfum

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Rosa Nigra

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Filippo Sorcinelli Rosa Nigra is a Parfum launched in 2015. Rosa Nigra opens with Anise and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Freesia, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Filippo Sorcinelli's Rosa Nigra carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a masterful illusion: a 'rose' perfume with no rose, a testament to clever blending. It's a true love-it-or-hate-it scent, often praised for its unique artistry but sometimes found too sweet or lacking warmth.
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Rosa Nigra 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:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature, Rosa Nigra is versatile for most settings, leaning towards day wear. The unique 'rose' accord makes it suitable for casual and date occasions, though some find it a bit too sweet for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Rosa Nigra opens with a peculiar, almost medicinal freshness from artemisia and anise, which quickly gives way to a surprisingly realistic peachy-rose illusion. The heart blends juicy peach with delicate freesia and creamy sandalwood, crafting that signature 'rose without rose' accord. As it settles, a soft, powdery musk, warm amber, and subtle vanilla emerge, creating a gentle, woody, and slightly sweet dry-down that lingers beautifully.

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