Vertus 2024 EDP

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ANKA

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Vertus ANKA is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. ANKA opens with Grapefruit, Saffron, and Peach, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Cistus Incanus, Clove, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Canadian Fir Balsam. Vertus's ANKA carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for impact. ANKA is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'Ganymede, but make it fruity and even more potent'. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get it' will rave about its unique, industrial-peach charm.
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  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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ANKA Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron43%
Peach29%
Grapefruit27%
Heartas listed
Clove29%
Cistus Incanus25%
Carrot Seeds23%
Nutmeg22%
Baseas listed
Amber32%
Canadian Fir Balsam24%
Sandalwood23%
Oakmoss22%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

ANKA's phenomenal, 'nuke-like' projection and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. It excels on a date or for casual outings where making a bold statement is desired, but its unconventional profile might be too 'weird' for traditional formal events.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

ANKA opens with an unusual, almost metallic tang, swiftly followed by a 'macho peach' and a swirl of saffron that lends it a latex-like quality. As it evolves, warm, spicy clove and nutmeg blend with earthy carrot seeds, creating a complex, almost concrete-like mineral accord. The drydown settles into a comforting, yet still assertive, blend of fir resin, creamy sandalwood, and rich amber, grounded by a hint of oakmoss.

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