The Merchant of Venice 2018 EDP

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Andalusian Soul

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The Merchant of Venice Andalusian Soul is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Andalusian Soul opens with Acacia, Incense, and Rum, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Rosemary, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Civet. The Merchant of Venice's Andalusian Soul carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a divisive one. Many find it a comforting, boozy vanilla dream - a grown-up take on Warm Vanilla Sugar. But others are put off by a persistent 'Play-Doh' note or a bitter herbal edge. Performance seems to be a real mixed bag too.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Gourmand
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Andalusian Soul Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While some find it office-appropriate, its strong amber, vanilla, and rum accords, combined with reports of decent longevity and sillage, make it better suited for evening dates and casual settings. Its cosy, rich nature might be too much for formal daytime events or sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Andalusian Soul opens with a boozy hit of rum, softened by a sweet, almost honeyed acacia. As it settles, a warm, resinous amber and creamy vanilla emerge, underpinned by a subtle, smoky incense and a hint of aromatic sage. The animalic civet note is either well-blended or completely absent, depending on who you ask, but a rich, warm sweetness definitely dominates throughout.

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