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Amouage

Arcus

2005MenClassic
7.4/ 10
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28 ratings
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Amouage Arcus is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men that has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Synthetic
  8. Spicy

What does Arcus smell like?

It opens bright and green with lime, bergamot and fig leaf. The heart adds a floral, spicy layer of cyclamen, basil, geranium and lavender. The base settles on teakwood, patchouli and amber, with lychee adding a light fruity sweetness.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of ratings is small. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with the office close behind. Khadlaj Shiyaaka (Blue) and Lattafa Ra'ed Luxe have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lime
    • Bergamot
    • Fig leaf
  2. First hours

    • Cyclamen
    • Basil
    • Geranium
  3. Towards evening

    • Teakwood
    • Patchouli
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 43%
    Spring
  • 39%
    Summer
  • 18%
    Autumn
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Office
    17%
  • Sport
    13%
  • Nighttime
    13%
  • Evening
    11%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026