Jasmin Antique

Revisiting Jasmin Antique today and I forgot how strong the opening is. I definitely oversprayed. My first impression the very first time I tried this was complete fascination. It smelled intoxicating, indolic and overgrown, like a once lavish estate slowly being reclaimed by time and nature. I described it as Gucci Bloom’s gloomy witchy sister and I still stand by that comparison. They share that lush white floral realism, but Jasmin Antique feels older, dustier and much more composed. There’s something aristocratic about it. The more time I spend with it though, the more complicated my feelings become. At first I was convinced I needed a bottle immediately, but now I’m starting to separate admiration from actual craving. I ordered a sample of this one and two others and of the three, Bread and Roses from Pearfat was the one that stole my heart emotionally in a way this one hasn’t, even though I think Jasmin Antique is probably the more impressive perfume artistically. What keeps pulling me back in is the dry down. The opening is dramatic and almost overwhelming, but after a few hours it settles into something creamy, powdery and intimate while still remaining fairly strong. This is where it really distinguishes itself from Gucci Bloom and Imaginary Author’s Fox in the Flowerbed for me. Gucci Bloom mostly fades away once it dries down and Fox stays fairly consistent throughout the wear, but Jasmin Antique transforms. It collapses inward and becomes softer, warmer and almost comforting without losing its richness. It feels mature in a way that makes me understand why people become obsessed with these older indolic floral styles. At this point I don’t think I need a bottle immediately, but I also can’t deny that this feels special.

Now I have to say this smells really lovely and better than I was expecting. The jasmine is fresh, full bodied, well rounded and intricate displaying different nuances. It actually smells better than the Egyptian Jasmine which is the fragrance that made me fall in love with the note. It's like the creator has taken the natural jasmine smell and enhanced it so it smells like it's in hi definition. It opens with fresh jasmine blossoms and I did pick up slight indolic (skanky note) for the first half hour but it was just so slight it enhanced the smell instead of overwhelming or unbalancing the composition. Then for the next few hours everything goes full throttle and you are surrounded with a beautiful jasmine accord which shows you different facets ever-time you smell it. In fact it's amazing how he has made a soliflore smell complex and deep. Very beautiful! After the first few hours I can smell cloves which add a warm spicy slight woodsy feel just enough to complement the jasmine. This is joined by a dash of vanilla just to add that je ne sais quoi to the mix. All in all it smells very beautiful and natural smelling with enough depth to have you sniffing yourself all day long. For me there is a certain magic with the jasmine note especially when smelled at night on a balmy warm evening.

Is this the jasmine perfume to end all jasmine perfumes? Maybe not, but it's pretty darn close, and this coming from someone who hates, (I should now make that past tense), hated indoles in perfume. But after having received numerous samples of this strictly by chance, so many in fact I was able to give some away, (maybe someone up there was trying to tell me something?), and testing it on more than one occasion, has given me a major change of heart. Now I adore this perfume, indoles and all. Yes, it's very indolic on first spray, but after 20 minutes it mellows out and suddenly, I'm covered in luscious jasmine blossoms with just the barest trace of clove and vanilla. Linear, yes, but I don't care, and actually prefer that since the jasmine flowers are heavenly here. I really don't want that intoxicating phase to ever end, and with this fragrance it won't, as the longevity is stellar. I love jasmine perfumes, in all styles - clean, beachy, sweet, day, night; and now can happily add dirty to that list too. This stunning fragrance has converted me into a true believer. I will never turn my nose up (or away) from indolic floral fragrances again. I just wish this was available in a bottle bigger than a 2.5 oz. Come on Manny, give us a 5 oz. option!

Beast-like giant jasmine. I forgot all the other ones I bought, I only remember Jasmin Antique. Beast-like giant jasmine. The scent was so strong. Jasmin Antique's indole and musk are loud enough to shake the world. The folk song "Jasmine Flower" has been sung since the reign of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. There seemed to be nearly 60 people in the auditorium, singing "Jasmine Flower", right in front of me, all in high spirits. The strength is stronger than the real Jasmine. Jasmin Antique is stronger than real flowers and cannot be ignored. In the evening, I photographed these large jasmines with thick petals, curled edges, and a slightly brownish tinge with a retro color filter. It's sexy and charming. Jasmin Antique shows the beauty of jasmine in its mature and eroded state in the hot and humid air. Everything exists for Jasmine - it's the only protagonist. The structure is simple, but the effect is not inferior to any outstanding jasmine, all thanks to the raw materials. Best choice for jasmine.

A dewy green jasmine, not waxy indolic or vinyl as expected but rather bright and slightly sweet. Jasmine essential oil tends to be funky when worn, so I'm impressed with the palatability of this perfume. It is still quite niche though. This isn't your typical designer candied white floral bouquet; it leans more towards sour honeysuckle or a new green banana, feeling grassy, natural and aromatic with mild sweetness, as if blended with freesia. This is exactly what you'd expect a hummingbird to taste when drinking the flower's nectar. Very deep and nuanced, with just the right balance here between the realistic and idealized. If you love jasmine and aren’t afraid to make a statement with a vividly botanical perfume, this is absolutely worth a try-- challenging, but not too much. Unlike Fracas, which to me only smells good up close, this one would be excellent as experienced by others in sweet greenish wafts as you pass by.

Beautiful natural-smelling jasmine. Starts out indolic, salicylate-heavy like SL A La Nuit. Once that wears off, smells like jasmine flowers right on the verge of passing their prime, full, rich, and warm. The only other note I can detect is a woody base, which is supposed to be sandalwood? Not loving the drydown since it smells more like saw dust to me. Don't hate it, just don't love it. Edit: I've grown to really love and crave this jasmine- including the dusty wood (which seems less prominent on moisturized or "dirty" skin). May need a bottle... I did a side-by-side w/ Lutens A la Nuit and the Lutens is flat and lifeless in comparison- and I used to really like it. My other jasmine loves for reference are Grandiflora Madigascan Jasmine (lush and greener) and the Diptyque Essences Incensee Jasmin which was full and warm. Lush Lust has a similar scent quality (more corn-y, yellow smelling) but is too much for me.

Jasmine, considered to be a feminine note happens to be my most favorite among all florals. And Jasmine Antique presents it in a dirty, gritty way so much so that it might be unwearable for many. It starts with indolic ajsmine which comes across very balmy or camphorous. As the fragrances dries down, balminess recedes into background but does not fade away completely making room for cloves and vanilla. The balance between spice and sweetness is such that it does not tip into one direction altogether and holds up the jasmine on its back throughout the life of the fragrance (which is excellent, by the way). For me personally, this is epitome of Jasmine dominant fragrance and yes i have tried/worn Sarrasins by Serge Lutens. A floral masterpiece, in my books.

Unexpectedly beautiful! I'll be honest, upon first spray I was worried I made a mistake as all I could smell was harsh cloves, but as it sat on my skin after a few minutes it softened into the most beautiful, romantic, gothic vintage jasmine I've ever smelled. I closed my eyes and could picture an inky black night in 19th century Japan, a doll like woman in a black silk robe standing on a wooden bridge with overripe jasmine falling into the dark, moody river below. That's really how I view this perfume, as a dark mysterious night surrounded with beauty, and a hint of something a little creepy hiding beneath the beautiful flowers. Fully Yin and dark. If this perfume were a goddess, it would be Hecate, or Selene in her dark stage 🌑

Jasmin Antique is pure seduction wrapped in elegance—a jasmine that blooms after sunset rather than under the midday sun. It is dark, velvety, and hypnotic, with the intoxicating richness of living jasmine petals warmed by skin, kissed by exotic spices, and softened with a whisper of creamy vanilla. There is nothing innocent or overly polished about it; instead, it radiates quiet confidence, mystery, and timeless sensuality. It feels like candlelight reflecting on silk, stolen glances across a room, and the unforgettable aura of someone who never needs to ask for attention because their presence alone is magnetic. This is not simply a jasmine fragrance—it is beauty, darkness, and irresistible sex appeal captured in a bottle.

Rogue Perfumery fragrances remind me of the many rooms of a stately mansion, full of intriguing discoveries around every corner. Taking time to explore them has been very rewarding. No less the Jasmin Antique. It captures an intoxicating wave of jasmine blossoms on the breeze extremely well. I put it right up there with A La Nuit, but actually I like Jasmin Antique even better. Opulent, rich, beautifully nuanced, with the indolic aspects of real jasmine balanced with the fresh blossom just so. How lovely it is! I can wear it all day too before it turns fully to a skin scent, so as one whose skin eats many florals, I'm blessed. If you love or even mildly admire jasmine soliflores, give this one a good sniff!

I’m incredibly particular about jasmine notes in perfumes, always on the hunt for the dirtiest, most indolic jasmine out there. I decided to try a sample of this fragrance after seeing a review on TikTok, and I must say, the way this house blends jasmine, musk, and clove is pure magic. While I don’t love the opening—it leans heavily on the clove—the dry down is absolutely stunning and deeply comforting. This fragrance delivers a more indolic jasmine vibe, though it’s not quite as “dirty” as I’d hoped for. That said, I still adore it. There’s none of that fresh, green, cut-flower aroma here—just rich, intoxicating warmth. I’ll definitely be purchasing a full bottle.

Indolic, lush, decadent, voluptous and mindblowingly rich with an intensity in the opening that even has me stunned. I didn’t expect to be blown away by a soliflore jasmine, but this is indeed intoxicating. Only other jasmine having that effect on me is Sheldrake's Fils de Joie, where the night bloomers are almost wall-like in their density. A dream come true for any passionate lover of jasmine, but not for the faint at heart as it’s borderline suffocating. Dry down is more gentle with a hint of cloves and a deliciously soft-spoken vanilla. A masterpiece that sets a pretty high standard for future perfumers trying their luck with the tropical bloom.

...Yep, it's jasmine. Just jasmine. Reference jasmine. Light, airy, uplifting white floral. Dry, slightly powdery, pollinic even. Opens weak, becomes strongly indolic -- borderline poopy -- around 20min, then levels out after another 20min. Very authentic jasmine blossoms. Strong projection for 2-3hr, longevity 5-6hr from my roller ball sample. I think I lean toward Champs Lunaires between Rogue's two big white florals, because of the briefly strong indoles here, but they're different enough to enjoy both equally. My mom is more sensitive to the indoles and hated this, though, so beware. Nonetheless, the sillage is divine.

This is SUCH a pretty Jasmine scent!! Super realistic, but with an extra sweet/woody note in there which in my opinion, turns it into a Unisex (though femme-leaning) Jasmine scent. As soon as I put it on, my girlfriend said “this smells like a nice antique store” and she was spot on. Like those old, clean but not too clean, vibey, small business antique/thrift stores with lots of old nice carpets, high quality wooden furniture, little trinkets and possibly vinyl records. It’s an incredible smell. If you like thrifting specifically in that kind of shop, and you like Jasmine, I couldn’t recommend this more.

One of the best jasmine centric fragrances I have ever smelled. Full bodied with a vintage style but in no way feels old fashioned. The jasmine is a bit indolic, and that is enhanced by clove, so if you’re not into either this won’t be for you. But if you are it is holy grail material. Manuel has a nose for classic perfumery with a near perfect balance with a heavy use of naturals. Always feels like “real” perfume. His prices are also reasonable, especially for the quality of what you’re getting. Not just quality materials but quality work. If you love jasmine and vintage fragrances this is a must try.

Yes, yes and yes! This one is firmly aimed at perfumistas who love pure, strong, unadulterated jasmine. So far, my list of the best / most realistic jasmine fragrances included Lush Lust, Nasomatto Nuda, Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri and Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge (plus a honourable mention: Guerlain Jasminora). Today I'm very happy to add Rogue Perfumery Jasmin Antique to this list. There isn't too much to say about Jasmin Antique: it features jasmine front and centre, supported by some very faint vanilla, musk and spices. It projects magnificently and lasts for hours. As far as I'm concerned, 10/10.

Wow. Manuel is incapable of making a fragrance that is less than spectacular. This is gorgeous and I've been waiting for the release of this since I got a sample a couple months ago. Yes, jasmine is the star here, but the musk and cloves really provide support for what is seemingly a simple fragrance, but deceivingly simple...it has complex nuances. I normally have an aversion to cloves in fragrance, but this is blended beautifully. It just provides a little background kick to the indolic jasmine. This is a fragrance that would work any time of the year.

Just bought a full bottle! This is BEAUTIFUL! I sprayed a sample of it on myself and went out shopping on a hot day, let me tell you every time I got a sweet whiff of myself I was in complete heaven. It truly felt like I was a majestic angel just gracefully floating through the world leaving a magical trail of jasmine and sweet powdery vanilla. PERFECTION! Can't wait for my bottle to arrive!!!! oh and btw, I don't get any spice from this, I was very confused reading all the reviews that relate this to being "dark" but I could just be missing something!

While I love the scent of jasmine flowers, that quick attention seeking, foggy sweetness, I have up to this point - never found a fragrance that came anywhere near to the real thing. This scent will fill that gap in my fragrance wardrobe. I detect a little greenness, which I am happy to have. Like jasmine blossoms, the scent is very “now you see me, now you don’t, and here I am back again.” Jasmine Antique lasts longer on clothing than my skin, which is fine by me. A continual and ongoing blast of any fragrance would bother me.

Yep, jasmine all right, nuclear projection. Its pricey but you get what you pay for - pure quality. My small decant is almost done now. If the indoles were dialed down a notch it would be top ten, but tbh I'm very concious around others when wearing. It leans feminine. This perfume might work on special outdoor occasions (eg wedding etc etc). It could also be a bold signature fragrance for a bold female. Indoors, amongst untrained noses, this will likely be too much for most (sorry jasmine lovers!). 3.5/5