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antinoüs

Eau de Parfum

« It took me a while to find how to structure this out-of-the-ordinary perfume. I had my accord combining three sage extracts with various spices evoking the skin, but they needed to be assembled in a logical, harmonious way. I tried many structures, and it was within a woody, musky foundation that the whole formula made sense. While spices naturally go well with wood, the vetiver – sandalwood – warm musks ensemble revealed the skin and animalic facets of the sage. I also had great fun working with wheat absolute, a material I rarely use. It brings a tactile dimension and reinforces the carnal dimension of the notes that linger on the skin. »
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, perfumer
Family
WoodyAromatic
Sillage
Noticeable
Gender
Unisex
Season
All seasons
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antinoüs by ānti, eau de parfum

The story of antinoüs

On October 30, 130 AD, Antinous, the young favorite of Emperor Hadrian, sacrificed himself in the waters of the Nile. Fascinated by this love story that became legend, ānti pays homage to him through a deeply human fragrance, where tenderness, sensuality, and eternity meet.

From the very first notes, clary sage and common sage unfold a luminous aromatic freshness, evoking wild herbs swept by Mediterranean winds. In the heart, white pepper and cumin bring a singular spicy warmth, while a salty skin accord recreates the unsettling sensation of sun-warmed skin caressed by sea spray.

In the base, wheat absolute, vetiver, and sandalwood prolong this impression of carnal softness. Wheat brings a warm, tactile, almost golden texture, while the woods reinforce the natural elegance of the composition.

Both aromatic, salty, spicy, and sensual,Antinoüsis a skin scent with a unique character. An ode to love, beauty, and memories eternally etched in the stone of ancient temples.

The composition

Olfactory pyramid of antinoüs

Full ingredient list

ALCOHOL DENAT. • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • AQUA (WATER/EAU) • ACETYLCEDRENE • TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES • DIMETHYL PHENETHYL ACETATE • SCLAREOL • LINALYL ACETATE • LIMONENE • LINALOOL • PINENE • GERANYL ACETATE • CINNAMAL • BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE • CAMPHOR • ALPHA-TERPINENE • CITRAL • GERANIOL • EUGENOL • TERPINOLENE • COUMARIN

At a glance

Olfactory profile of antinoüs

Families
WoodyAromatic
Textures
SaléChaudSec
Season
All seasons
Sillage
Noticeable (3/4)
Gender
Unisex
antinoüs by ānti, eau de parfum

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The perfumer

Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

A celebrated author-perfumer and founder of the Parfum d'Empire house, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato creates characterful compositions for ānti, such as le jardinier, green and floral, and antinoüs, woody aromatic. A demanding, structured style, never consensual. Find his creations at Soleil d'Or.
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The house

ānti

ānti is a Parisian niche perfume house that draws its inspiration from the origins of perfumery — ancient incenses, Renaissance rituals and forgotten olfactory architectures. Its genderless creations connect past and present with depth, storytelling and resonance.
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions about antinoüs

Is antinoüs for men or women?

antinoüs is a unisex fragrance, worn by women and men alike. Browse all our unisex fragrances.

What are the notes of antinoüs?

Top : Sage. Heart : Pepper, Cumin, Skin. Base : Wheat, Vetiver, Sandalwood. Olfactory families : Woody, Aromatic.

How long does antinoüs last?

It is an eau de parfum, more concentrated than an eau de toilette and generally longer-lasting. Its sillage is rated “Noticeable” (3/4) in our olfactory profile. Actual wear also depends on your skin and the weather.

When should you wear antinoüs?

All year round: we class it as an all-season fragrance.

Who created antinoüs?

antinoüs was composed by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato for ānti.

What sizes does antinoüs come in?

At Soleil d’Or, antinoüs comes in 100 ml.

Can I try antinoüs before buying it?

Yes: you can get it as a 2 ml sample in our Discovery Box: five 2 ml samples of your choice, hand-filled from the houses’ original juices.

Is antinoüs from Soleil d’Or authentic?

Yes. Founded in Lille in 1953, Parfumerie du Soleil d’Or is an authorised retailer of ānti: antinoüs is shipped new, in its original packaging, from our perfumery in Lille.

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