30ml
30ml
ARQUISTE PARFUMEUR
“VACATION” by Vacation®
Eau De Toilette
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$60
Description
This fragrance aims to bottle the quintessential 'sunscreen experience,' transporting you to a nostalgic 1986 Miami summer day by the pool. It opens with a bright and creamy blend of petitgrain, coconut water, and coconut milk, immediately evoking a sense of tropical leisure. As it develops, notes of bergamot, solar musk, banana, and pineapple emerge, adding a fruity warmth that feels like sun-kissed skin. The scent settles into a unique base of pool water, swimsuit lycra, and sea salt, capturing the distinct aroma of a chlorine-kissed swimsuit and salty air after a refreshing dip. It's a playful yet sophisticated take on summer nostalgia, designed to be worn year-round for an instant vacation vibe.
Perfumers: Carlos Huber and Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Scent Profile
Aromatic
Aquatic
Tropical
Coconut
Fruity
Salty
Solar
Notes
All Notes
Poolside Memories
Top Notes
Petitgrain Essence
Coconut Water
Coconut Milk
Middle Notes
BergamotSolar Musk
Banana
PineappleBase Notes
Pool Water
Swimsuit Lycra
Sea SaltAbout 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 consistently praise "VACATION" for its ability to evoke strong feelings of summer and nostalgia, often describing it as a faithful rendition of a high-end sunscreen scent. Many appreciate its unique and transportive quality, making it a go-to for a sunny, carefree mood.
Pros
Nostalgic and Transportive: Seamlessly captures the feeling of sun, water, and sunscreen, transporting wearers to poolside memories and 80s beach culture.
Unique Scent Profile: The blend of classic sunscreen notes with distinctive elements like 'pool water' and 'swimsuit lycra' creates a truly original and recognizable aroma.
Impressive Longevity: For an Eau de Toilette, many find its longevity to be quite good, lasting around 7+ hours on skin.
Cons
Situational Wear: Some find its projection can be overwhelming or cloying in extremely hot weather, suggesting it might be better suited for milder summer days or even winter reminiscing.
Scent Evolution: A few reviewers note a synthetic or 'plastic' undertone, particularly in the dry down, or wish for more prominent banana over pineapple.
Performance Concerns: While some praise longevity, others report that the scent wears off quickly for the price point.
Comparisons
Sunscreen Scent: Often compared to a luxurious, elevated version of classic sunscreen, more potent than the actual Vacation brand sunscreen itself.
80s Nostalgia: Reminds reviewers of the general scent of 80s hairsprays or the overall ambiance of a vintage poolside scene.
Vibe & Emotions
Summer Euphoria: Evokes pure summertime bliss, like lounging by the pool or listening to the Beach Boys at the shore.
Carefree & Playful: Brings out a lighthearted, fun-loving mood, reminiscent of childhood summers and carefree laughter.
Relaxed & Leisurely: Creates a sense of being on vacation, with leisurely days and sun-soaked beauty.
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