Anamcara

Anam Cara means "soul friend" in Gaelic. I'm not sure if it means in a romantic sense, or a deeply connected BFF, or both. This magical potion is arresting, and in a sea of little 1ml sample vials I was organizing in order to decide what to review, it grabbed me by the nose instantly. Boom--instant connection. Sister to another mister. Brother to another mother. It's a fantasticly distinctive, syrupy sweet, HUGE natural-smelling floral. As voluptuous and real as the heaving bosom of a best friend (or "soul friend") in a fit of laughter. It's as if someone took all the swirling souls of the most beloved perfumes of the 80s and put this essence in a genie bottle, then made it smell like it was composed from natural ingredients. I've smelled real orange blossom oil, and I'm guessing there is some in this perfume. This is an extroverted and lovely orange blossom and tuberose with a heavily sweet grapey nuance. Ooh, I live for the grapiness! It's unexpected and endearing, like having a conversation with someone and looking down and seeing that they have on purple sequined shoes. It's so PURPLE. I don't have a favorite color anymore because I like almost all of them, but when I was younger, it was purple. Purple everything. I wanted purple eyes and purple hair. Purple Rain was one of my favorite movies. Jack Nicholson as the Joker in his purple outfits. Kim Basinger saying "Oh I looooove purple." It's similar to the purple grape juiciness of vintage Dior Poison, but with an optimistic vibe as opposed to a vampy one (but this perfume smells nothing like Poison so don't fool yourself--more like a third cousin five times removed or something). In summary: it reminds me of my childhood and the 80s/early 90s, and always having just one friend. My "soul friend". Usually the other weird kid in mood lipstick who collected tadpoles. I do feel as if this perfume itself is a kindred spirit of mine. The only downside is that it makes me sneeze, otherwise I'd be getting a bottle and wearing it all the time. I find myself repeatedly getting out the sample and putting it on hoping that I will become immune to whatever is in it that bothers my sinuses. I suppose this quality of Anam Cara for me represents the truest test of companionship--you both might be unbearable sometimes, but that deep connection just keeps you coming back.

I am so honored to be a part of this wonderful and meaningful group effort to create “the scent of friendship” with Pissara of Parfums Dusita. Our members took part in the note selection, the mood of the perfume, and we also had a contest to choose the name and there were nearly 2000 entries. 3 members submitted “Anamcara” which means “soul friend” and it was chosen as the winner. The name of the group is Eau My Soul and the perfume is the scent of friendship so it was just perfect. The scent is a beautiful, sweet, inviting, honeyed fruity floral that is dense and lush, with an overall golden yellow and somewhat gourmand feel but it has a green aspect within it as well. It’s an extrait concentration (29%) though it’s labeled an EDP because Dusita wanted to keep it as affordable as possible. It lasts forever on my skin, a full 24 hours. There is a warm comforting feeling about it though it’s bright and somewhat fresh. It’s a very unique perfume. I can’t think of anything that smells like it though you might recognize a little Dusita DNA. Pissara made over 100 mods of this perfume until the final one was chosen. It took about a year from start to finish to create Anamcara. This has been such a special project for all of us in the group and this perfume has a really deep meaning for us. It represents the friendships we have made all over the world because of our love for perfume. We are so honored that Pissara chose to do this creation with our group. For perfume lovers it is an experience we won’t forget, and especially since it took place during a troubled time in the world. It felt like something we shared and no matter how far apart we were, we still felt together. But Anamcara is absolutely gorgeous on its own without any backstory at all. But it’s so meaningful for me I wanted to share a little more about it.

ANAMCARA A very intense and opulent sweet tuberose kickstart the fragrance with bunch of green tea leaves offering a peculiar freshness, leaving a mesmerizing initial impression as soon as we sprayed this beauty. Slowly an alluring fruity punch beats the overall floral freshness synchronising them into more of a sweet fruity floral fragrance rather than the freshie part in the beginning. Had an amazing chance to wear this beauty to a spiritual meeting couple of days ago and Iam really fascinated about how well this scent had created a more peaceful bubble around the surrounding. The white florals blended perfectly with the pooja aroma encircled around me,I felt an inner peace and devotionally uplifting one for sure.My skin chemistry works well with Anamcara,like all other Dusita fragrances.This event going to be a memorable one with my favourite scent too. Then comes my most favourite and turning point of this beauty,the most iconic play of Peach note. Peach had become one of my most favourite and fascinating note this year and Pissara had done a perfect blend with this fruity note coupling with other white florals and tea note. Its simply majestic,I would say. Now again the fresh citrus part kicks in with the Tuberose. Overall there is a twist of Jasmine and Rose smoothly mingled with the vanilla giving a butter sweet woody touch, levitating the frag into more of a powdery woody base.I find Anamcara more of a pleasing scent with excellent quality and performance. It's my best find of this year I would say!!!

Imagine both a purple gummy bear and an orange gummy bear frolicking in a white flower garden... and that’s Anamcara!! But don’t get me wrong, this is by no means an infantile or immature fragrance... on the contrary, this is an amazingly delicious very adult and quite luxurious adventure of fruits and flowers!! This perfume is what Decas and Starlight from Xerjoff couldn’t be... a perfect blend between the most amazing orange accord, alluring white florals, and creamy vanilla. The first couple of hours are quite a ride... the opening is a full blast of grape candy which evolves into a delicious tangy and sweet orange delight... and then, the flowers appear... Tuberose, Freesia and Jasmine Sambac swirl around in the gummy bear fantasyland... and just when you think the ride has come to an end the Sandalwood and the Vanilla kick in, creating a soft and alluring envelope for the whole fragrance. Summarizing, this perfume is a sweet fruity grape accord, which turns into an orange candied aroma, surrounded by a warm but still sparkly sandalwood/vanilla aura. It leans more feminine, it has sort of an elevated creamy lipsticky vibe, but layered with synthetic molecules it can be turned unisex or even manly. Can be worn in any weather, preferably in a special occasion. Projection is moderate for the first two hours and then it becomes intimate but present, longevity is around 8 hours. Simply put, this is another masterpiece by Pissara Umavijani... love it!!

Another blind buy based on rave reviews on YouTube... and I am blown away! It has been on my wish list for a whole year but i kept pushing it back to the end of the list because of the tuberose note. See, I really dislike tuberose— But I found a great deal on fragrancenet and I pulled the trigger so here we are. So glad I did! First of all, as s tuberose hater I was so glad that the tuberose here is not front and center, just in the background playing a minor supporting role so that was a YAY! The orange blossom is presented in this soft pillowy way then balanced by the juiciness of the blood orange! The scent is so bright and juicy, yet soft and gentle at the same time! It’s very feminine but not girly! Which I love! I don’t really enjoy very girly perfumes. It’s nostalgic yet brand new! I don’t think I’ve smelled anything like this before. I would get wafts of it in the air and that’s my favorite! It’s a very happy, uplifting, floral that’s never too much. I absolutely adore it! I think this might just be my holy grail of white floral perfumes!

Someone compared this scent to Baccarat Rouge. For me, it couldn't be further from it. Maybe I could appreciate poor Baccarat Rouge, if it weren't for a colleague of mine who used zara dupe instead of deodorant, but unfortunately I avoid it from afar because of that. But, to write about this perfume, this is one of the best Dusita perfumes for me, honey, orange, floral, but not too sweet. The quality is excellent here, as in the case of other Dusita perfumes. one of the longest lasting Dusita fragrances. 10/10. Later: So, having tried all the Dusita fragrances except Oudh Infiny, I think Anamcara reminds me a little of the Erawan because of the hay, and a little of floral scents like Fleur de Lalita, which is one of my much my favorite, or Melody de L'Amour, which I love, but we're still getting to know each other. In Anancara, not just these notes, and resembles of the two perfumes, but more. Orangy, sweet, but not overly sweet, a hint of hay, lovely! My really favorite is Anamcara! 😊

Pre-ordered in fall 2021 and have been waiting for warmer weather here in Chicago to really wear this. Close enough! I just love it. I get smoky jasmine tea, juicy peach (or maybe it's the blood orange, or both), along with soft earth and spicy wood in the long dry-down. Mouthwatering and bright yet a little mysterious — hard to be in a bad mood wearing this! Another commenter described Anamcara as a journey through exotic lands, and that is exactly how it makes me feel. Definitely leans "feminine," and lands just right in terms of youthfulness: Too rich to be immature, but also not particularly mature despite all the white flowers. I don't always love a lot of white flowers (except jasmine — give me all the jasmine), but perhaps it's the woods and patch that are balancing them so beautifully. And the longevity! I'm on 8 hours rn. If memory serves, Anamcara is an extrait in line with Dusita's EDP pricing. My only quibble is that La Douceur de Siam isn't as strong 😊

Anamcara is the kind of fragrance that doesn't announce itself with a big obvious opening note - it just smells expensive and rich from the first spray and leaves you trying to work out why. The tea accord is the key; it's warm and honeyed rather than green, and it gives the whole composition a depth that most fruity florals completely lack. The tuberose and apricot work together in a way that genuinely surprised me - I'm not usually a tuberose fan but the apricot softens it into something creamy and fleshy rather than heady or rubbery. Projection is genuinely impressive through the first couple of hours, and it lasted well past five hours on my skin, fading gracefully rather than just vanishing. Nothing jarring ever happens. No harsh drydown, no weird chemical pivot - just the same lovely accord from start to finish, getting softer as the hours pass.

This is so wonderful, the second Dusita that I bought a full bottle of immediately after testing. The opening reminds me a lot of 4711, which is a fragrance close to my heart since I am from Cologne. That impression fades very quickly though, and then I'm left with something very sweet, elegant and unusual. My skin chemistry really brings out the sweetness in this, I get a lot of peach. Pissara's fragrances are among the most magical that I have ever experienced. To me, they exude uniqueness and elegance, which is exactly what I want to embody. When I wear them, I feel like I am not of this world, I feel like I'm a supernatural being from a realm of light and beauty. Edit: I have decided to make this my new signature scent. I just think it's so sweet and enchanting.

This starts off as an exceptionally beautiful white floral, then dries down to baccarat rouge surprisingly fast over the next few hours. It’s a complex and somewhat unique white floral, worthy of fanfare. There’s a richness to it that’s a tad too much for me, I think it’s the “thickness” of the sweet elements (orange syrup plus synthetic sweetness). I don’t think I really pick up on the uniqueness that I would expect the tea & Vetiver notes should add. I don’t distinctly pick up the rose or tuberose, which are both usually too strong of notes for me. Its transition to baccarat is fun in the process but once it gets there I find it too flat and boring. This is perfect for the baccarat lover who wants something new and different.

Just got this in my mail. Supposed to open it on Valentine's day since it's a gift for myself (couldn't wait that long.. how can I? It's DUSITA!) Someone said this smells like My Way and it's agreeable to a certain degree! I happen to have My Way & L'Interdit, Anamcara feels like a love child (or a sister) of the two Perfumes. The warmth and depth from patchouli smells really similar to what I got from L'Interdit! Expect similar level of citrus-white floral bubblegum vibe, it's definitely there. However, Anamcara is a more grown up, green version! I do find a tinge of bitterness in the opening (though it will subdue over time). Personal rating? 8/10! Comforting, beautiful, great niche-level quality, and still easy to wear.

What a beautiful scent! It keeps growing on me. Orange fruit and orange trees, lots and lots of orange blossom, ripe peaches, very dense polleny white florals and honeyed sweetness. A nectar-like fruity floral unlike any I have ever smelt! Indeed this is warm and radiant, and very natural smelling. It’s a tiny, teeny bit animalic in the background, the way that some jasmine or honey perfumes can be, but without being indolic either. I can almost picture bees buzzing around flowers in the sun. If spring had a scent, this may be it. A small spray is enough to smell this around myself for hours.

Pissara, you are a genius to add the smokey note to this beautiful fragrance. I shrill at the thought of smelling another grape flavored, robitussin inspired orange blossom/neroli fragrance. But Anamcara is just what I needed. This is totally unisex and is meant to be enjoyed by all. Yes, I get the orange blossom and the jasmine, but the addition of the blood orange with that smokey note is EVERYTHING! The dry down is amazing and is just down right sexy!!! I had just received my FB of La Douceur de Siam and received samples of all her other fragrances. This will be my next FB from this house.

This was a full bottle worthy scent for me--it's a bit like a grown up, more sophisticated version of Armani My Way. On my skin this is primarily a syrupy, grape-vibe tuberose with juicy peach tea elements still present over 4 hours later. Without focusing too much on the individual notes, the effect is an elegant fruity floral that feels complex and well constructed. I find it unique enough to add to my collection, and sweetly beguiling--not synthetic at all. Longevity is good, and on my skin, the scent stays fairly linear. Wearing in warm Texas weather. It will be 85 degrees today.

Anamcara was an instant love for me: its sparkling top notes (I get orange blossom, petitgrain, and freesia) and the luminous fruity/floral heart make it the perfect almost-gourmand perfume for someone who usually hates modern oversweet gourmands. The woody base notes are very soft, - I'm hypersensitive to some of the ingredients which is why A LOT of new releases disappoint me at the first sniff (waving at you, Alien Goddess). I'll put it like this: if you like cheerful fruity florals, give Anamcara a chance, who knows, maybe you'll find a new friend ;)

First impression is this smells syrupy, almost like grape juice. After a few minutes this opens into a well-blended jammy designer floral that reminds me of ambroxan perfumes. It’s like a halo of hedione sweetness, chrysanthemum tea as a perfume. I sense a bit of tuberose but it's only lightly indolic; this isn't your challenging niche white floral. Really well done, if a bit conventional, and easily one of the best white floral blends I’ve tried.

I have tried the most of Dusita perfumes, and I think, this is one of the best woman perfume ever! For me it is not unisex, but feminine, orange feel, joyfully! Great! ❤️ Update: after I have tried many tuberose kind of scent, I think in the heart this fragrance a bit similar to Marfa by Memo. In Marfa there is orange flower and tuberose gives a beautiful accord together, that the accord with I found this perfume. Love both of them💜

This smells so good and different! Stands way out among all the white florals. Opens with bright zesty citrus with light floral background. Honestly makes me feel so happy! I get tea and patchouli which i loved. And the dry down is not creamy sandalwood.. zingy zesty sandalwood, makes me happy every time a get a whiff of this! Great spring summer perfume. I see myself wearing it for fall as well.

This is so beautiful. Perfectly composed and blended. There is a subtle sweetness without it being cloying or sticky. And it is unique, fresh, creamy, and woody all at once. To me, the tea notes really shine, with the orange blossom right behind it, and a very subtle peach note right behind that, all smoothed out with the sandalwood and vanilla connecting it all. Gorgeous.

Such a beautiful fragrance. I was fortunate enough to get a sample of Anamcara during its naming process. I've been wracking my brain trying to catch the scent memory this pings for me. I finally got it. A night-time Southern garden party. To my nose I get the notes of star jasmine, gardenia, and fizzy grape. The longevity is very good although it remains a skin scent.