Filippo Sorcinelli - Rosa Nigra - niche perfume
“Nigra sum, sed formosa”
Olfactory paraphrase of the Assumption. The Virgin Mary who ascends to heaven “in body and soul”: all the materials that compose her call to mind a rose that in reality is not present. Rosa Nigra ("Black Rose") is remarkable in that, despite its name, it contains no actual rose accord. Instead, it evokes the essence of a rose through an artful interplay of other fragrant materials. Delicate notes of peach, freesia, and sandalwood create a soft, powdery composition filled with light and elegance. The fragrance draws inspiration from the theme of the Assumption and the transformation of the physical into pure spiritual beauty. Gentle and meditative, it never loses its depth. It is one of Filippo Sorcinelli's most delicate and poetic creations.
extrait de parfum / 100 ml / unisex
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Top notes: Musk, Cashmere Wood, Amber, Vanilla
Middle notes: Peach, Sandalwood, Freesia
Base notes: Artemisia, Anise
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Filippo Sorcinelli is an Italian artist, perfumer, organist, and the founder of the eponymous niche fragrance house. Born in the Marche region of Italy, he has pursued a career at the intersection of art, music, and spirituality from its very beginning. In 2001, he established the LAVS atelier, specializing in the creation of liturgical vestments and sacred objects. His work in this field has included collaborations with the Vatican, most notably the design of liturgical vestments for Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
His fascination with fragrance ultimately led him to create his own perfume house, which quickly earned recognition as one of the most respected names in the world of niche perfumery. His debut fragrance, LAVS, achieved iconic status for its remarkably authentic evocation of a cathedral's atmosphere, capturing the solemn beauty of incense-filled liturgical ceremonies.
Sorcinelli draws inspiration from architecture, music, religious symbolism, and the complexity of human emotion. His fragrances are celebrated for their artistic depth, originality, and fearless departure from conventional perfumery. Each creation is conceived as an immersive narrative or sensory experience, designed to evoke profound emotional resonance. Through his singular artistic vision, Filippo Sorcinelli has established himself as one of the most influential and distinctive figures in contemporary artistic perfumery.