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Rosa Alba Annette Neuffer 2015

8.0 / 10 53 Ratings

A popular perfume by Annette Neuffer for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is floral-citrusy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Citrus

Spicy

Fresh

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Egyptian neroli

Bergamot

Petitgrain

Pink grapefruit

Pink pepper

Heart Notes

Bulgarian Rosa alba

Persian rose

Moroccan rose

Egyptian jasmine

Tunisian orange blossom

Base Notes

Beeswax absolute

Ambrette

Hawaiian sandalwood

Perfumer

Annette Neuffer

Ratings

Scent

8.053 Ratings

Longevity

6.745 Ratings

Sillage

6.547 Ratings

Bottle

7.947 Ratings

Submitted by Centifolia, last update on 05/22/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/22/2025

ClaireV
969 Reviews

ClaireV

1

The emotive power of a ripped from nature rose note

Rosa Alba is based around a rare, white Bulgarian rose varietal named, well, Rosa Alba (rose of the dawn). It has simple but powerful beauty of a freshly picked rose from a wet garden, with its alluring mixture of lemon zest, geranium leaf, and finally, a trembling, jellied, pink rosewater loukhoum nuance tucked deep into the tightest folds near the heart. A resinous, powdery (slightly sour) sandalwood is the only other element here, lending the fragrance the feel of a traditional Indian attar. This is the immense, timeless beauty of a flower stuffed inside the flimsiest of shells. And though arguably a direct copy of nature, you’d have to be a marble statue not to be moved by a smell like this.

12/15/2016

7.5Scent 6Longevity 4Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Top Review 25

Switched Signs

The opening is neither Rosa nor Alba, but rather bitter-citrusy, like oily hesperidic peel. I would have guessed bergamot - bergamot is listed. The first delicate freshness of noble rose does play along, but more as a wafting companion. It takes about five minutes for a delicious, semi-dark citrus note to unfold, finely balanced between fruit and acidity.

After another five minutes, it finally takes center stage - the White Rose. I immediately believe "white," even though I don't know the specific variety highlighted here. I imagine that among the white rose varieties in my garden, I perceive a predominance of bright, herbaceous, and tart scents; in any case, they rarely offer dark, sweet, fruity aspects. I have no idea if that's coincidence, but it certainly makes it easier for me to willingly nod along to the notes. As it progresses, an aura of fragrant rose and aromatic citrus fruit unfolds, the scent impression wafts back and forth. A comparison with Elixir Solaire from the same house is inevitable.

Said and done - but from the very beginning, the differences clearly prevail. The Elixir opens with much fresher, juicier, sweeter fruit, and above all, a far sunnier disposition. In direct comparison, Rosa Alba comes across as restrained and distinctly ladylike.

When the Elixir gradually calms down within the first one or two hours, it might be noted that in the long run, the hesperidic note plays a more important role in projection, while the rose stays closer to the skin. With "Rosa Alba," however, it is the other way around; against the backdrop of the clearly quieter overall picture, the two factions are indeed much closer together. Ultimately, it seems rather forced or even trivial to speak of switched signs; the fragrances have practically no parallels outside of pure formalities. The title of this comment is therefore questionable - who comes up with such things?

Back to Rosa Alba: Once again, I am impressed by the good longevity of the citrus note. Almost herbaceous and metallic, it presents itself over time; I could imagine a contribution from lemon verbena. The third pillar of the fragrance is a decent portion of leaf green along with spicy underbrush. A likely source for this is the indicated petitgrain.

Only in the early afternoon does the base trio come forward. I believe I can detect all three mentioned components, including the mushroomy, liqueur-like ambrette nuance (this is again one of those offbeat ideas; I ask that such things not be weighed too finely…), which I always find particularly original. Above that, the scent - already kept subtle - has become very, very quiet.

The strict nature of the rose used, the tart citrus note, the quite pronounced use of green - all of this makes Rosa Alba (contrary to the declared intention of the perfumer) an experience of fragrance that feels rather serious and distant, despite the airy presentation.

For the sake of completeness (we have long since abandoned the idea of comparison), it should be added that I see a rich breadth of bitter orange in Elixir Solaire.

10/26/2024

8Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Violett
63 Reviews

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Violett

Top Review 16

Winter Child

This rose is a winter child. Quiet, serious, bitter, rather cool. However, even now in autumn, I bet she is patiently waiting for the next summer. Because she is also a gentle, subtle scent being. To be able to show herself - blooming proudly or modestly - in all her facets, warmth will certainly help her.
Accordingly, the fragrance begins with a sour-sparkling citrus note. And I really mean sour and really fresh. It is very green. A little bergamot just manages to flick on a pale pre-spring sun, as petitgrain takes over the reins. With its dark green, somewhat exotic citrus that I love so much, it sends fresh wind and cold spring rain, so that stems, leaves, and buds may grow and thrive, which they do.
And from hard, small, green buds that develop on the blessing of leaves and stems, soft, naturally white rose petals actually begin to unfold. The roses bloom hesitantly among all that green. Their scent is bitter, soft, quite unsweetened, and spiced with a pinch of pepper. A beautiful interplay of dark green, exotic-citrusy-fresh, pepper, and soft, velvety, almost entirely unsweetened rose. In the background, a little warm (sandal) wood joins in unobtrusively. Finally, the fragrance indulges in a touch of sweetness (but not more!).
Thank you, because I did need that after all.
The charm of Rosa alba lies in the naturalness of the scent and the accompanying simplicity.
Not sweet, dirty, loud, or passionate. It does not demand. It does not lure, whine, or annoy. This is one that could accompany me out of the house every day.
It refreshes, calms, and grounds equally.
A white, fresh-bitter rose, indeed nestled in a vibrant variety of fragrance notes, which in its calm, unpretentious beauty is self-sufficient.
In fact, it does not bloom very loudly or for very long. For me, this is not a problem, as I like to switch scents in the afternoon and, moreover, I always have a bit of perfume lingering on my clothes, which naturally lasts much longer.
I tend to prefer warm and spicy scents, especially in autumn.
But on some days, I simply crave calm, green, and naturalness. And for that, Rosa alba is perfect.
Additionally, it enriches my rose collection with its uniqueness.
PS: And the fragrance is certainly suitable for men.

04/05/2015

7Scent 2.5Longevity 5Sillage

Florblanca
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Florblanca

Top Review 13

Temperamental - just like the Duchess of Alba!

The title of the Dukes of Alba is one of the oldest titles in the Spanish nobility and was granted to the Álvarez de Toledo family as early as 1465. Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart (María del Rosario Cayetana Paloma Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Fernanda Teresa Francisca de Paula Lourdes Antonia Josefa Fausta Rita Castor Dorotea Santa Esperanza Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva Falcó y Gurtubay) - often referred to as Cayetana de Alba, was the 18th Duchess of Alba. She was very popular and well-known in Spain, standing out everywhere with her white, permanently waved mane and indulging in various eccentricities in her later years, which were mostly generously overlooked.

When she married the 25 years younger Alfonso Diez Carabantes for the third time at the age of 85, she had fought a long battle with her children for this marriage. For three years, she fought for the right to marry Alfonso and ultimately prevailed. She divided her inheritance early with notarized approval, causing her six children to give up their resistance. Just a few days before the wedding, she obtained the king's consent from then-King Juan Carlos.

She passed away in November 2014 at the age of 88, leaving the title of Duke of Alba to her eldest son. The family of the Duques de Alba is among the wealthiest noble families in Spain. Their lands and various buildings are included, and surely in one or another garden of the family, the Rosa Alba blooms, this nostalgic white to soft pink rose with its wonderful scent.

Cayetana de Alba would surely have appreciated Annette Neuffer's Rosa Alba. Rosa Alba is a truly beautiful white to soft pink rose, but it has a bit of spice to it - unlike the similarly named plant.

Citrus blossoms - here orange blossoms - and green pepper create a lovely, spicy, and very temperamental opening. After about 20 - 30 minutes, however, they obediently give way to the rose. And from here on, it’s all about rose, rose, rose! Distinct, but not loud, reserved but not boring. It is sweet, but not so much that it could become unpleasant. The pepper ensures that it flashes through every now and then.

Unfortunately, I could only grant it 70% as its longevity leaves much to be desired. After about 2 hours, all the glory is over and there’s nothing left on my wrist - in other words, nothing to perceive. With better longevity, it would certainly be a candidate for purchase for me, even though I am not the Duchess of Alba ;-)

Thank you dear Eva for introducing me to this rose as well.

03/25/2015

6Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Morgaina
51 Reviews

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Morgaina

Top Review 12

Daydreams with a Rose

What does the natural perfume "Rosa Alba" smell like? And who is Annette Neuffer? In any case, this rose is extremely multifaceted and changes its scent, almost like a floral hourglass, every quarter of an hour. Whether it truly was the white rose of antiquity remains unclear to this day. However, it is certain that some varieties have been found in our gardens for many centuries and were already very popular in the Middle Ages.
Annette Neuffer is a jazz musician and educator and now owns a fragrance manufactory where she composes her own perfume extracts made from natural essences, primarily from organic farming. A woman of the fine arts. Remarkable for Germany. I find good natural scents from local regions very exciting, as it doesn't always have to be the global perfume corporations for me. I gladly pay the slightly higher prices from a small production when I know it involves natural substances and there are exclusively human test subjects. Vegan scents are also available upon request, by the way.
I got to know her through a dear perfumer who kindly sent me three samples of her fragrances, asking what I thought of them. Here, dear Eva, the first comment (not) just for you.

First impression: delicate, slightly soapy rosebud with many sour lemon drops. Nothing new, but very beautiful. Bergamot, petitgrain, grapefruit say hello.
Phase 2, about 15 minutes later, the rose opens up, exuding a rich, deep rose aroma; I can almost smell the thick rose oil, the heaviness of the perfect moment. The extrait is truly undeniable in its concentration.
Phase 3, about 30 minutes later. The rose base becomes slightly lighter. Fresh green cardamom pods rise to my nose, a pinch of cinnamon crowns the whole thing. This is how I imagine the perfect oriental rose! I dream of sitting in the shade of an oriental café, being served fresh mocha with cardamom, the spice souk lies across from me, and fully blooming rose bushes sway in the wind.
The scent journey continues; Phase 4 announces itself after another 20 minutes. I am curious. Ambrette, that is, dark heavy musk seed oil (according to Wiki), and sandalwood make their presence known. Images of an antique shop arise. Beautiful old wooden tables, thickly polished with beeswax, freshly oiled, vases with fully blooming roses that have shed some petals onto the table stand on them.
This phase lasts for hours and slowly fades away. It makes me want to spray again and start the journey anew with "Rosa Alba."

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