46 community ratings

Él

Name: Él
Brand: Arquiste

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

2016MenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
46 ratings

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Arquiste Él is a men's fragrance with a green, spicy and earthy character and the feel of a classic fougère.

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Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.

How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% 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

Egyptian geranium Clary sage

Greek laurel

Moroccan rosemary

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom water

Buckwheat honey

Cinnamon leaf Cardamom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Patchouli

Fougère notes

Castoreum Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Earthy
Fougère

What does Él smell like?

It opens with Egyptian geranium, clary sage, Greek laurel and Moroccan rosemary, a fresh and herbal start. In the heart, orange blossom water and buckwheat honey add a light sweetness, held in check by cinnamon leaf and cardamom. The base rests on vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss, a dry woody floor, with castoreum adding an animalic warmth.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet wears easily in leisure time too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Fragrances of Ireland Patrick have a close profile.