Dulcis in Fundo
by Profumum

Delicious, as in food. This is a simple yet deep fragrance. I believe that it has a high percentage of natural ingredients. Starts out smelling strongly of orange--not orange peel, but orange juice. The manner in which this huge orange note fades completely away makes me believe that it is real orange essence. It smells like it comes from orange pulp. The second act is vanilla, and, oh, what a gourmet vanilla it is. This is very sweet, drool-producing vanilla. It is dark and round and scrumptious. No off-notes are present. It is purely gorgeous vanilla. It, too, smells natural and fades completely off the skin with no afterburn. So, it starts out as orange, segues into creamy citrus, and ends up completely vanilla. The entire time, I want to gnaw my arm off. I got goosebumps wearing it. I want a bottle, but I don't know if I can live with myself. I know I will be compelled to bake vanilla cakes with orange frosting and big, braided loaves of sweet, orange bread.

The 1st 2 times I didn't like this, 3rd time was the charm. It grew on me. A little daub will do you. This is sweet, orangey/creamy with a bit of apricot down under, layered deep & succulent fruits. This is a surprise for me. I don't dig too sweet, or overly vanilla gourmands. I don't think this is one, at least not for me. Try first, though because this is just one that you may like or it just might rub you the wrong way. I find it intoxicating!

Shrivelled orange and mandarin peels, raw vanilla cake mix and a healthy dashing of plain flour and spices.

No thanks!

This is by far my favorite amber and one of the most unique. As with most Profumums, the quality and strength is outstanding. DeF is essentially amber/cistus with a strong orange blossom/citrus note mixed it. Is very vibrant and full. The citrus livens up the amber and keeps it from getting too sweet, while the amber cuts any sharpness or tang off the citrus.

With the exception of another Profumum - Volo AZ 686 - this is the longest lasting fragrance I've ever encountered. One spray is plenty and expect it to stay on your skin very noticeably for 20-24 hours.

Pricey for sure, but if you're going to invest in a unique amber, check this out. Although it's $240/100ml, the fact that so little goes so far is a big bonus.