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Alkemia

Arcanum

UnisexClassic
6.9/ 10
Community score
23 ratings
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Alkemia Arcanum is a unisex fragrance with a resinous, smoky and woody character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
4.7 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Arcanum smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on this. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring follows, and summer is rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and less towards the office. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits between the two.

Sandalwood and patchouli lay a woody, earthy base, while frankincense and dragon's blood add a resinous, smoky depth. Spices and Nag Champa pull it towards a sweet, oriental tone, with the floral and green accords staying in the background. Profumum Roma Patchouly and Hendley Perfumes Rosenthal have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Winter
  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Spring
  • 8%
    Summer
  • Casual
    27%
  • Evening
    25%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Daytime
    15%
  • Office
    10%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026