100ml
100ml
7.5ml
7.5ml
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
INDIGO SMOKE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$225
Description
Indigo Smoke by Arquiste Parfumeur is a captivating woody fragrance that transports you to the ancient Wuyi Mountains, where tea leaves were traditionally smoked. It opens with a bright and aromatic blend of lapsang souchong tea, vetiver, bergamot, and mandarin orange, creating an immediate sense of intrigue. As it develops, a heart of sweet apricot, warm guaiac wood, cassia bourbon, carrot seeds, and a touch of vanilla absolute emerges, adding a creamy, subtly fruity depth. The fragrance settles into a rich and comforting base of incense, mate, pine tar, and cedar leaves, evoking the serene atmosphere of incense-filled temples and a lingering, sophisticated smokiness that is both grounding and ethereal. This is a beautifully balanced scent, offering a unique take on tea with a remarkable longevity and a distinctive character that feels both ancient and modern.
Perfumer: Calice Becker
Scent Profile
Woody
Smoky
Tea
Resinous
Fruity
Incense
Notes
Top Notes
Lapsang Souchong Tea
Vetiver
Bergamot
MandarinMiddle Notes
Apricot
Guaiac WoodCassia Bourbon
Carrot Seeds
Vanilla Absolute
Base Notes
Incense
Mate
Pine Tar
Cedar Leaves
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
Calice Becker
As a child, Calice Becker once asked her mother how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne. The liquid inside was transparent, but it smelled strongly of orange blossoms. Once she started studying perfumery, she discovered the answer to this mystery, and today she herself fills crystal bottles with flowers.
One of the most respected perfumer in the world, Calice has created world renowned fragrances such as Dior J’adore and other “chef d’oeuvre” for YSL, Marc Jacobs and By Kilian.
Reviews
4.2
Very Good11 reviews
Luckyscent
5.0/5 • 2 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.0/5 • 9 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers generally praise Indigo Smoke for its unique and sophisticated take on a tea fragrance, often highlighting its impressive longevity and rich composition. Many find it a comforting and versatile scent, though some note a prominent smoky aspect that might be intense for certain preferences.
Pros
Performance excellence: This fragrance is consistently described as rich, realistic, and long-lasting, with many finding it incredibly versatile and easy to wear for various occasions.
Quality composition: Enthusiasts appreciate the beautifully done and harmonious tea-based profile, often noting a creamy, smoky, and comforting blend. The drydown is particularly lauded for its addictive and distinct character, sometimes revealing a sweet, juicy apricot note.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some reviewers find the smoke in Indigo Smoke to be quite intense, occasionally overpowering other notes and making it less suitable for those sensitive to strong smoky scents.
Situational drawback: While generally long-lasting, a few individuals have reported that the scent was not as strong or enduring on their skin as they had hoped.
Comparisons
Similar to Gucci Pour Homme 2: Many draw parallels to Gucci Pour Homme 2, noting that Indigo Smoke shares a similar excellent tea note but is often perceived as stronger, darker, and longer-lasting, with a distinct fruity-violet nuance from the apricot.
Vibe & Emotions
Tranquil and soothing: The fragrance often evokes a sense of calm and serenity, reminiscent of a freshly brewed cup of tea.
Dark academic library: Some reviewers describe a unique ambiance, feeling as though they are in a dark academic library while wearing this scent.
Comforting and energizing: Despite its depth, the fragrance is frequently noted for being both comforting and energizing, offering a balanced sensory experience.
Natural and realistic: The scent is praised for its organic and realistic quality, bringing to mind authentic tea experiences.
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