100ml
100ml
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
A GROVE BY THE SEA
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$225
Description
A Grove by the Sea by ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR offers a vivid aromatic journey to the sun-drenched island of Lopud in the Adriatic Sea, capturing the essence of August 1508. This fragrance opens with a bright, green burst of Adriatic fig leaves, black olive, and a delicate fleur de sel accord, brightened by Croatian clementine. As it develops, the heart reveals a rich, savory warmth from extra virgin olive oil and ripe fig fruit, intertwined with the herbaceous notes of thyme and rosemary. The scent settles into a grounding base of Mediterranean pine needle, fir balsam, Mediterranean cypress, and a unique red clay accord, evoking the verdant landscape and salty breeze of the coast. It's a beautifully composed scent that feels both ancient and refreshingly modern.
Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Scent Profile
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Salty
Fresh
Fig
Olive
Herbal
Coniferous
Notes
Top Notes
Adriatic Fig Leaves
Black Olive
Fleur De Sel Accord
Croatian Clementine
Middle Notes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Accord
Ripe Fig Fruit
Thyme Essence
Rosemary Essence
Base Notes
Mediterranean Pine Needle
Fir Balsam
Mediterranean Cypress
Red Clay
About ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
A luxury niche brand founded in 2011 and distributed amongst more than 100 exclusive points of sales around the world. ARQUISTE® is a celebrated and cult fragrance brand. Curated by an architect specializing in Historic Preservation, each fragrance and scented candle restores the olfactive experience of a particular time and place, allowing you to unlock personal revelations and experience history in a most intimate way.
Perfumers
Carlos Huber
Carlos Huber is a Mexican-born architect and fragrance designer, best known as the founder of Arquiste Parfumeur. Trained in architecture and historic preservation in Mexico, Paris, and New York (Columbia University), he brings a historian’s eye to perfumery, crafting scents as “liquid time machines” that evoke specific moments in history. Mentored by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, he has collaborated with luxury houses like St. Regis Hotels, J.Crew, and Trudon. Celebrated by Forbes as the “Renaissance Man of Good Smells,” Huber is recognized for fusing rigorous research with olfactory artistry.
Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Rodrigo Flores-Roux is a Mexican-born master perfumer, celebrated for his artistry in blending classical techniques with modern creativity. Trained in biology in Mexico and perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles, he has created acclaimed fragrances for houses such as Tom Ford, Clinique, Dolce & Gabbana, John Varvatos, and Arquiste. Known for his deep knowledge of raw materials and storytelling through scent, Flores-Roux is regarded as one of the leading perfumers of his generation, shaping both niche and mainstream perfumery with elegance and innovation.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent4 reviews
Luckyscent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 3 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers frequently highlight "A Grove by the Sea" for its remarkably realistic and high-quality herbal character, often noting its ability to evoke a vivid Mediterranean summer scene. Many appreciate its fresh profile that achieves vibrancy without relying heavily on traditional citrus notes. Some find it a truly transportive experience, while others note specific nuances in its development.
Pros
Photorealistic Scent: Reviewers praise its authentic and high-quality herbal and green profile, often described as photorealistic.
Transportive Experience: It's often described as successfully transporting the wearer to a Mediterranean summer atmosphere, evoking a strong sense of place and escape.
Unique Freshness: Many appreciate its fresh and bracing quality that achieves vibrancy without leaning on typical citrus notes.
Cons
Drydown Perception: Some find the drydown can become somewhat flat or less engaging over time.
Masculine Lean: A few reviewers note that the scent can lean more masculine in its later stages.
Initial Impression: Some find the initial damp, aquatic, or olive notes potentially off-putting at first.
Comparisons
Similar to Ichnusa: Noted for being fairly green, drawing comparisons to Ichnusa.
Reminiscent of Mall Colognes: A few reviewers found the drydown reminiscent of generic Abercrombie mall colognes.
Vibe & Emotions
Peaceful Escape: Evokes a feeling of being utterly at peace, like a stroll along a deserted beach as the sun dips below the horizon.
European Summer: Creates the sensation of a sun-soaked European escape, with maritime air wrapping around you.
Natural Serenity: Brings forth a mood of natural serenity, surrounded by lush fig groves and wild herbs.
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