The Perfume Library

11 perfumes

Fosforo

Arpa

Green · Spicy · Woody

Arpa Fosforo is a green, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter, with a woody, smoky and earthy character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and also works for the office. Voters tend to read it as masculine, with a good share calling it classic. It opens with petitgrain and saffron, a green, spicy start. In the heart, sage, iris and myrrh bring a powdery, resinous layer. The base of hiba wood and mugwort keeps it woody, smoky and earthy. Moresque Aurum and Aēsop Ouranon have a close profile.

Recedere

7.5

Arpa

Green · Spicy · Woody

Arpa Recedere is a unisex fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear, with a green, woody character shaded by spice, resin and earth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters pick it most for leisure, followed by daily wear, nights out and business. It does not lean masculine or feminine. It opens with liquorice and ume. In the heart, styrax and neroli add a resinous depth and a soft floral touch. The base of cedar, moss and plaster settles into a smoky, earthy, dry woodiness. D.S. & Durga Bowmakers and Slumberhouse Norne have a close profile.

Arco Spettro

7.1

Arpa

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Arpa Arco Spettro is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green start to a smoky, earthy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither dominates the skin nor fades quickly. With few ratings behind it this is only a rough guide, but it points to a measured scent that stays fairly close. It opens with juniper and opoponax, giving a spicy, resinous coolness. Frankincense and musk soften the heart, and gaiac wood and vetiver leave a smoky, earthy woodiness at the base. Le Labo Vetiver 46 and Serge Lutens L'orpheline have a close profile.