100ml
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
ÉL
Eau De Parfum
Men
Sizes
Starting
$225
Description
ÉL by Arquiste Parfumeur is a captivating fougère that transports you to the vibrant disco nights of 1970s Acapulco, embodying the spirit of a Latin lover. It opens with a fresh, aromatic blend of Greek laurel leaves, clary sage, and Moroccan rosemary, quickly developing into a warm, spicy heart of cardamom, cinnamon, and black buckwheat honey. The fragrance settles into a rich, animalic base of patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, and castoreum, creating a virile and sophisticated muskiness that lingers on the skin. This scent offers a refreshing, darker take on the classic fougère, making it an excellent choice for evening wear or when you want to project an air of confident allure. Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Scent Profile
Oriental
FougèRe
Spicy
Woody
Ambery
Animalic
Notes
All Notes
Latin Lover
Top Notes
Greek Laurel Leaves
Clary SageMoroccan Rosemary
Egyptian Geranium
Middle Notes
CardamomCinnamon Leaves
Orange Flower Water
Black Buckwheat Honey
Base Notes
Patchouli
Oakmoss
Vetiver
CastoreumFougèRe Accord
CivetAbout 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
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe ÉL as a sexy, sophisticated, and inventive fougère that deserves more recognition, especially when compared to its feminine counterpart, Ella. It's seen as a refreshing take on the classic fougère, suitable for both nighttime and a darker daytime wear.
Pros
Quality composition: Reviewers praise its undeniably classy, sophisticated, and inventive blend, calling it a superb work.
Versatile appeal: It's considered a refreshing fougère that works well for nighttime or a darker, more intentional daytime wear.
Distinctive character: Many appreciate its unique and virile muskiness, which creates a memorable masculine impression.
Cons
Situational drawback: Some feel it is often overshadowed by its feminine counterpart, Ella, suggesting it might be overlooked by potential wearers.
Vibe & Emotions
Sexy: Frequently described as a sexy fragrance that evokes a sense of allure.
Sophisticated: Reviewers consistently find it to be undeniably classy and sophisticated.
Confident: The virile and masculine impression it creates suggests a confident and bold aura.
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