Anima Dulcis

A year and a half ago, you decided that for once in your life, you would cook a curry from scratch instead of ordering a takeaway. Today, you decided to do it again, with the same spice powder mix you bought 18 months ago. Anima Dulcis smells like that old masala, served in a pretty bottle.

light acceptable animalic top note. it has a cute vanilla cacao note in the middle & the cinnamon appears later. then the pepper arise right after the appearance of past mentioned. this perfume at the beginning gives you the sweaty filthy essence at top, then later it enchants you with the delicate silky spell that it casts around you. the vanilla in it is presented disgracefully as a sexual attractive element that memorizes the victim and drags him-her to bed. this perfume is a MAJOR sexual intense that i believe only the certain evil lady would use it to pull her victim unconsciously to her throne. she is the innocent, respectful, Immodestly, decent, decorous ,bashful (only by look) young lady that came from an aristocratic family. her beauty makes each & every single man look her way unintentionally when she passes as she is aiming on that specific, innocent, masculine young craftsman to drag him alive to her forbidden paradise shocking him by showing her lust & burning desire as she is the one & only that takes the lead. A sexual potion that overcomes the devil in disguise you have to give it more and more time to realize the charm it brings. this perfume is unisex at max. *Use this in bed when you are with someone ;)

Chilli, cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon? Yes please! Sweet delectable delight, this is just what the doctor ordered for cold nights in downtown scenic Auckland. Nothing surprising here, what is listed is what you get, beautifully blended into something less sickly than it sounds.

A unique take on gourmand fragrances, Anima Dulcis offers equal parts sweet and savory. "Chili infusion" is noted in the upper registry, give a "heat" to the opening first seconds of the fragrance. Faintly, I notice other spices here; most noticeably cumin and cinnamon. Vanilla intermingles, offering a quiet sweetness and creaminess to the overall composition. Cocoa mirrors perfectly with the "hot" chili notes in the opening. Initially showcasing the true bitterness of unsweetened cocoa, it later blends with the sweet vanillic notes and resembles more traditional chocolate. The ingredients smell raw and unadulterated, free from artificiality. As it dries, the vanilla becomes less sweet and more caramel-like, as if sugar has been left too long at the bottom of a heated pan. The cocoa too becomes darker and rich, showcasing its smokey and earthy facets. I really enjoyed the evolution of this fragrance on the skin, as it is truly dynamic. A must try. (156)

This is probably the best option out of the Arquste's line of fragrances. A modernized oriental built around a cocoa-vanilla accord that's old-fashioned and extremely contemporary at the same time. Dark sugary undertones paired with a supporting paprika note provide interesting twists while cinnamon reinforces the overall oriental vibe. Not as overpowering or heavy as you would expect from this type of fragrances and surely head and shoulders above the average quality of todays niche offerings. If you like Parfumerie Generale style you'll probably dig this... Rating: 7.5-8/10