Rosa Nigra
“Rosa Nigra by Filippo Sorcinelli is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a musky, woody composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Rosa Nigra by Filippo Sorcinelli was launched in 2015 as part of the brand's UNUM collection, a nod to its roots in artistic collaboration and olfactory tailoring. This unisex fragrance opens with the crispness of artemisia and anise, balancing the sweetness of peach and freesia before settling into a rich base of sandalwood, musk, cashmere wood, vanilla, and amber. The interplay between herbal freshness and warm, powdery notes creates a complex yet harmonious scent that feels both lasting and modern.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Rosa Nigra to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The herbal top notes are bright but fade quickly, so focus on layering the warmth of the base notes. It reads best in cooler settings or during transitional weather, when its powdery musk and woody undertones shine.
Filippo Sorcinelli
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances · Italian
Filippo Sorcinelli is an Italian designer, artist, perfumer, and organist. He is the owner of the fashion company Atelier Lavs and has tailored vestments for Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV.
Designer Filippo Sorcinelli
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet luxury of an early morning in an Italian atelier, where the air is filled with the scent of fresh herbs and soft fabrics.
Fig. 01 — Rosa Nigra, Filippo Sorcinelli
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