This is a reformulation of Antiquity (2019). Compared to the 2017 version, Inverno Russo II is said to have more nuanced ouds and higher quality floral ingredients.
Antiquity II Attar retails at $140/3mg. There is also an Antiquity II Extrait at $340/30ml, which is said to be the most powerful & long-lasting attar of the Classic Collection.
‘A fragrance that breathes life into history, where the past whispers through layers of time. It opens with the bright citrus spark of bergamot, softened by the velvety blush of ripe peach—a fleeting moment of sunlit orchards before the deeper journey begins. The heart unfolds with the nostalgic spice of carnation, its clove-like warmth intertwined with the powdery elegance of violet. Beneath these classical florals lies the earthy depth of patchouli, dark and mysterious, while angelica seed adds its subtle herbal intrigue—a shadow moving through an ancient garden. Then the true soul of Antiquity emerges: Cambodian oud, rich and resinous, smoldering like incense in a long-forgotten library. It wraps around a supple leather accord, worn and noble, as if pulled from an emperor’s forgotten chest. The base lingers with the animalic murmur of musk and the damp, woody embrace of oakmoss, leaving an echo of something timeless—both intimate and eternal. This is not merely a perfume, but an artifact. A composition where light and shadow dance across centuries, where the fruited sweetness of memory yields to the sacred darkness of age. Antiquity does not recreate the past—it wears its patina, its cracks, its whispered secrets. For those who understand that true beauty only deepens with time – Antiquity.’ – Areej Le Dore
