Anima Dulcis
Anima Dulcis by Arquiste is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with sesame, cinnamon and oregano, moves into clove, cumin, jasmine and paprika and dries down to vanilla, cocoa and oakmoss. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Sesame Toasted, nutty and a little savoury.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Oregano Dry, warm and savoury. Rare in perfume and unmistakable when it appears.
Heart
- Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
- Cumin Warm, spicy and unmistakably sweaty. Divides rooms.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Paprika Warm, dusty red spice. Adds heat without sharpness.
Dry-down
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Cocoa Dry, dusty chocolate. Bitter rather than sweet.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Smells like this
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