65 community ratings

ARC

Name: ARC
Brand: Mallo

Perfumer: Antonio Lasheras

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
65 ratings

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Mallo ARC is a unisex fougère that builds a fresh, green opening of holy basil, rosemary and Aleppo pine over lavender and Himalayan jasmine; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 59 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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

Holy basil

Mexican mint

Aleppo pine

Rosemary

Heart notesfirst few hours

Lavender

Himalayan jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Styrax Siam benzoin Cypriol Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Fougère

What does ARC smell like?

ARC is rated strong for longevity and good for sillage. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer also getting votes; it is chosen most for leisure and evenings, though office and daytime wear follow close behind. It leans masculine, with some voters reading it as feminine or classic.

The top notes of holy basil, Mexican mint, Aleppo pine and rosemary open fresh, green and spicy. Lavender and Himalayan jasmine add a floral softness in the heart. Styrax, Siam benzoin, cypriol and oakmoss leave a woody, resinous, animal depth at the base.