Anjouan Indices Parfums

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is Anjouan Indices Parfums worth trying?

Anjouan by Indices Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, yellow floral, amber with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar

The first impression

Anjouan by Indices Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Anjouan was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathilde Bolen. Top note is Bergamot; middle note is Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Cedar and Benzoin.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
yellow floral 85%
amber 70%
sweet 60%
citrus 50%
warm spicy 40%

The perfumer behind it

Mathilde Bolen

Mathilde Bolen

Mathilde Bolen created Anjouan for Indices Parfums, a fragrance inspired by the island of Anjouan in the Comoros. This scent blends floral and spicy notes to evoke a sense of exotic warmth. Bolen's work often draws on natural landscapes and cultural narratives.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cedar Cedar
Benzoin Benzoin

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Anjouan Indices Parfums

Essence

The Sage seeks wisdom, clarity, and a quiet understanding of the world. Anjouan’s minimalist structure-bergamot, ylang-ylang, and cedar-reflects this archetype’s love for simplicity and depth. The citrus opening is a spark of insight, while the woody base grounds their contemplative nature.

Style & Aesthetic

They prefer clean lines and neutral tones, with occasional touches of texture like linen or raw silk. Their wardrobe is timeless, favoring pieces that speak softly but carry intention. The fragrance’s unisex appeal mirrors their androgynous elegance, neither fussy nor stark.

Philosophy & Values

They value truth over trends, finding beauty in restraint. The benzoin’s subtle sweetness suggests a warmth beneath their analytical exterior, a reminder that wisdom without compassion is hollow. They are drawn to meditation, philosophy, and the quiet study of nature’s patterns.

Relationships

They listen more than they speak, offering counsel only when asked. The ylang-ylang’s floralcy softens their presence, making them approachable despite their reserve. Their friendships are few but profound, built on mutual respect and shared curiosity.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured yet fluid, with space for reading, journaling, or long walks. The moderate sillage suits their preference for understatement-they are as comfortable in a sunlit library as in a minimalist office. Tea ceremonies or sketching might be their chosen rituals.

Shadow

Their pursuit of clarity can veer into detachment, like cedar standing too rigid against the wind. The bergamot’s brightness may mask moments of loneliness, a fear that depth isolates them. They must learn that wisdom is also knowing when to let go.

Conclusion

Anjouan is the scent of a mind at peace-a harmony of light and shadow. The Sage wears it like a second skin, a reminder that the most profound truths are often the simplest.