34 community ratings

Scent of History

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.7/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

Arquinesia Scent of History opens with cardamom and frankincense and runs through patchouli, oud, amber and cedar, a woody, resinous unisex scent with a green, spicy edge.

Compare

Skunky's take: Like someone just came in from the garden, green and crisp.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

53% 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.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Scent of History smell like?

It starts spicy and resinous with cardamom and frankincense. Patchouli and oud bring an earthy, smoky depth to the heart, while amber and cedar soften and warm the woody base. A green touch sits quietly in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for business and evening. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine and classic. Les Bains Guerbois Le Phénix and Rook Perfumes Forest have a close profile.