Arcanum Experiments 2021 - 1
12 ratings
From your scent profile
Alkemia Arcanum Experiments 2021 - 1 is a smoky, woody unisex fragrance led by oakmoss, amber and single malt scotch whisky.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
Blind buy risk
50% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Smoky
Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
SmokyWhat does Arcanum Experiments 2021 - 1 smell like?
The notes read as one whole rather than a top-to-base sequence: whisky and rum add a sweet, slightly fruity warmth, while pine and vetiver balance it with a fresh, resinous edge. Tobacco, oud, myrrh and frankincense bring smoky, spicy, oriental depth, and labdanum, dragon's blood and the different ambers soften and darken the blend. The overall feel is dark and woody, with the fresh pine keeping it from turning heavy. Its profile is close to City Rhythm Manhattan Midnight and Mancera Intense Red Tobacco.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Winter
- 37%Autumn
- 21%Spring
- 5%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Casual28%
- Evening28%
- Daytime22%
- Nighttime11%
- Office11%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026