100ml
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
ELLA
Eau De Parfum
Women
Sizes
Starting
$225
Description
A voluptuous chypre scent evoking 1970s disco glamour, plunging necklines and honeyed skin. Tropical flowers and red lipstick give way to a spicy sweetness and the carnal notes of an intense, heady embrace. With notes of: Cannon ball tree flower, Turkish rose, jasmine absolute, cardamom absolute, patchouli and civet.
A floral, spicy and carnal chypre scent evoking the 1970s glamour of a beautiful Latin girl.
History
December 1978, Armando’s Le Club, Acapulco, Mexico.
It’s a sultry night of disco, plunging necklines and champagne-soaked skin. Lights flash and strangers kiss, but it’s her, dancing, that commands the attention. She moves, panther-like, her honeyed skin creating an addictive sweetness and magnetism that only a deep chypre fragrance can deliver. She’s met her match on the dance floor, and it’s her animalic instinct that follows him outside, onto the golden beach, under a silvery moon.
Developed with Rodrigo Flores Roux.
Notes
All Notes
Absolute Disco
Top Notes
Cannon Ball Tree Flower (Curupita)
Angelica Root
Carrot Seed Enriched Essence
RoseMiddle Notes
French Jasmin Absolute "Vintage Crop"
Cardamom Absolute
Black Buckwheat Honey
AmbergrisBase Notes
Patchouli
Civet
VetiverCigarette Smoke Accord
Chypre Accord
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.
Perfumer
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.
Reviews
Community Insights
ELLA by ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR is widely recognized among fragrance enthusiasts for its retro, 1970s-inspired chypre character, featuring complex floral, animalic, and honeyed notes. Reviewers praise its boldness and artistry, though it elicits divided opinions due to its 'dirty' undertones and variable wear time. It is generally favored by lovers of vintage or statement fragrances, but its distinctiveness may not suit everyone.
Pros
Above-average performance: Reviewers note strong opening sillage and enduring longevity, with the fragrance lasting well on skin and projecting noticeably for a couple of hours.
Versatile appeal: While polarizing, many find it surprisingly wearable at night, for special occasions, or by those who appreciate vintage glamour; some report successful daytime use as well.
Quality composition: Users comment on ELLA's seamless transitions from lush, green florals to a musky, animalic base, praising its sophisticated blend of unique notes like cardamom, jasmine, honey, and civet.
Cons
Polarizing animalic undertones: Civet and cigarette smoke accords are divisive—some find them too 'dirty' or strong, while others find them subtle or barely detectable.
Lacks vintage richness: Certain reviewers feel the scent loses complexity and body after the first hour or two, comparing it unfavorably to the lasting power and richness of classic chypres.
Limited universal versatility: Its boldness and retro glamour make it less suitable for those seeking modern, subtle, or 'clean' floral scents, and may not appeal to all users.
Price-to-performance concern: Some users consider it delicate or short-lived for its price, especially when compared to vintage chypre benchmarks.
Comparisons
Similar to Dior Diorella and Diorama: ELLA is often compared to vintage chypres like Diorella and Diorama for its structural similarities, though users note ELLA is lighter and more ephemeral.
Reminds reviewers of retro classics: ELLA evokes 1970s disco-era fragrances, but with a noticeably honeyed and animalic twist that distinguishes it from traditional chypres.
Vibe & Emotions
Glamorous nostalgia: Reviewers frequently mention feelings of nostalgia and decadence, evoking high-fashion disco scenes and vintage elegance.
Playful boldness: Many users experience a sense of confidence and playfulness when wearing ELLA, particularly in nightlife or special event contexts.
Sultry warmth: As the fragrance develops, its honey, floral, and animalic accords elicit a warm, sensual mood suited to cooler evenings or intimate gatherings.
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