Arquiste 2012 EDP

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Anima Dulcis

by Yann Vasnier , Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Arquiste Anima Dulcis is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Yann Vasnier and Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Anima Dulcis settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, Allspice, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Arquiste's Anima Dulcis carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it a unique, delicious blend of spicy cocoa, while others recoil from what they perceive as a dusty, overly savoury mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so get your nose on it first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Anima Dulcis Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod35%
Allspice27%
Vanilla21%
Cinnamon17%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy, and somewhat heavy profile makes it less suitable for the office or sport. However, its unique and sensual character shines on dates and during casual wear, though its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm in formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Anima Dulcis kicks off with a warm, spiced opening, a generous dash of pimiento giving way to deep, unsweetened cacao. Rich vanilla smooths out the edges, while a hint of cinnamon weaves through, preventing it from straying into overly sweet territory. It's a complex, old-world profile that settles into a cozy, subtly sweet warmth.

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Where to buy

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