Wood Of Life Anima Vinci

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Wood Of Life by Anima Vinci is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Wood Of Life was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Roudnitska. Top notes are Ginger, Bergamot, Mint, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Petitgrain, Cinnamon, Clove, Hedione, Rose and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather and Vanilla.

Composition Profile

warm spicy 100%
citrus 85%
aromatic 70%
green 60%
woody 50%
fresh spicy 40%
cinnamon 35%
powdery 30%
fresh 25%
floral 20%

About the Perfumer

Michel Roudnitska

Michel Roudnitska

Michel Roudnitska is a French perfumer and the son of legendary perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. He has created fragrances for Frederic Malle, including the spicy Noir Epices, and for Grandiflora, such as Madagascan Jasmine and Magnolia Grandiflora. Roudnitska also works with niche houses like Anima Vinci and Parfumeurs du Monde, often focusing on natural and botanical ingredients. His compositions are known for their clarity and respect for raw materials.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Ginger Ginger
Bergamot Bergamot
Mint Mint
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Petitgrain Petitgrain
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Clove Clove
Hedione Hedione
Rose Rose
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Musk Musk
Vetiver Vetiver
Patchouli Patchouli
Leather Leather
Vanilla Vanilla
Unique Character

Wood Of Life Anima Vinci by Anima Vinci offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Wood Of Life Anima Vinci embodies the distinctive style of Anima Vinci while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Wood Of Life Anima Vinci

Essence

The Alchemist archetype is the seeker of transformation, the one who turns base materials into gold through knowledge and will. Wood Of Life Anima Vinci is the scent of a soul who understands that creation requires both fire and patience. The opening of ginger, bergamot, and mint is a burst of volatile energy-the spark that ignites the work. Grapefruit and mandarin orange add a citrus brightness, like the first light of discovery.

The heart is a crucible of complexity: petitgrain, cinnamon, clove, and hedione swirl with rose and ylang-ylang, creating a symphony of tension and harmony. This is the alchemist's workshop, where opposing forces are blended into something new. The base of sandalwood, musk, and leather grounds the transformation in earthy reality, while vetiver and patchouli add depth. Vanilla whispers of the sweetness that comes from mastery. This fragrance is the scent of becoming.

Style & Aesthetic

The Alchemist's style is eclectic and intentional, a blend of the ancient and the avant-garde. They wear garments that tell stories: a linen shirt from a distant market, a leather satchel worn smooth by years of travel, boots that have crossed continents. Their aesthetic is one of purposeful disarray, where each item has been chosen for its utility or its memory.

Their living space is a laboratory of the senses: shelves lined with jars of dried herbs, maps pinned to walls, a desk cluttered with notebooks and vials. They surround themselves with objects that inspire-crystals, fossils, hand-blown glass. Their home smells of wood smoke, dried flowers, and the lingering trace of Wood Of Life. It is a place where the ordinary is always on the verge of becoming extraordinary.

Philosophy & Values

The Alchemist believes that everything is in a state of flux, that transformation is the fundamental law of existence. They value knowledge as the key to change, constantly learning and experimenting. Their philosophy is one of active participation: they do not wait for magic to happen; they create it. They see potential in every substance, every person, every moment.

They hold patience as a cardinal virtue, understanding that true transformation cannot be rushed. They are drawn to the mystical and the scientific, finding no contradiction between the two. Their values include curiosity, resilience, and the courage to fail. For the Alchemist, every mistake is a lesson, every setback a step toward the next breakthrough. Wood Of Life is their daily elixir, a reminder that they are both the scientist and the experiment.

Relationships

In relationships, the Alchemist is both catalyst and companion. They are drawn to people who are complex, who have depths to be explored. They inspire growth in others, often serving as a mentor or muse. Their friendships are intense and transformative, built on shared projects and late-night conversations about the nature of reality.

Romantically, they seek a partner who is willing to evolve alongside them. They are not interested in static love; they crave a relationship that is a co-creation, a mutual alchemy. They are passionate and attentive, but can be distracted by their inner world. Their love is expressed through acts of creation-a poem, a meal, a carefully chosen gift. They need a partner who understands that their devotion is woven into the fabric of their work.

Lifestyle

The Alchemist's life is a continuous experiment. Mornings are for ritual: a precise pour of coffee, a moment of meditation, a review of the day's intentions. They work in bursts of focused energy, often losing track of time as they lose themselves in a project. Their days are filled with reading, writing, and hands-on creation-whether that is cooking, gardening, or crafting.

They are drawn to places that hold mystery: ancient forests, desert landscapes, forgotten libraries. They travel to learn, to gather ingredients for their inner work. Evenings are for reflection and integration, often spent journaling or sharing insights with kindred spirits. Their life is a cycle of dissolution and renewal, and Wood Of Life is the scent that accompanies them through every phase.

Shadow

The Alchemist's shadow is the danger of obsession, of becoming so consumed by the work that they lose connection to the world. They may neglect their own well-being, pushing themselves to the point of exhaustion in pursuit of a breakthrough. Their desire for transformation can lead them to manipulate others, treating people as raw materials for their experiments.

Another risk is the isolation that comes from being always in a state of becoming. The Alchemist may struggle to find peace in the present, always looking for the next change. They must remember that some things are sacred as they are, that not everything needs to be transformed. The fragrance's warm, woody base reminds them that even the most powerful alchemy must be grounded in love and humility.

Conclusion

Wood Of Life Anima Vinci is the olfactory signature of the Alchemist archetype-a fragrance that captures the beauty of transformation and the courage to create. It is for those who see the world as a laboratory of possibility, who are not afraid to mix fire and water in pursuit of gold. In its ginger and cinnamon, leather and vanilla, they find the scent of their own boundless potential, a reminder that they are the alchemists of their own lives.