paura dell'acqua

Discover paura dell'acqua, an opulent, flowery ānti eau de parfum inspired by the Italian Renaissance, when the fear of water made perfume a substitute for bathing.

A baroque, sensual white bouquet

Composed by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur, paura dell'acqua opens on mandarin petitgrain and fresh ginger. At the heart, a trio of white-flower absolutes — tuberose, Egyptian jasmine and rose — unfolds with opulence. In the base, tonka bean, cistus and a woody amber lay down a warm, sensual and tenacious sillage.

The house's word

ānti reimagines this opulent tradition as a Venetian romance drifting through a baroque city — flowers cascading from brocade sleeves down marble staircases.

Expert tip

A genderless eau de parfum, intense and theatrical, paura dell'acqua proves ideal for refined dinners and grand occasions, in autumn and winter.

Explore the full ānti collection or our selection of floral fragrances.

I combined, in overdose, various narcotic, heady flowers, which I fused with a balmy amber base that is at once captivating and spellbinding. - Sidonie Lancesseur

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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Order preparation is fast: parcels are usually dropped off at the post office within 24 to 48 business hours after your order (excluding Sundays and public holidays).

Delivery within mainland France (including Corsica) takes 1 to 3 business days.

• Orders under €60: shipping fees from €7.90
• Free shipping on orders over €60
• Returns are possible within 14 days of receipt: refund or exchange in accordance with our return policy.

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