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Arquiste - Peau
The nape of the neck, the idealized scent at a lover and a lost embrace. Peau is based on Roman Emperor Hadrian's memories of Antinoös, his lost lover. The soft, salty and musky scent evokes intimacy and the indescribable memory of skin.
Such was the love emperor Hadrian had for his favorite Antinoös, that he commissioned thousands of sculptures to memorialize him after his demise. Like the contours of a statue, the physical and spiritual presence of the body is likewise defined by a fragrant silhouette. Here is the emperor recalling his lover: the touch and smell of him, the warm redolence of skin, the soft musk at the nape of the neck. Paying tribute to the beloved, like Hadrian did Antinoös, this fragrance captures the memory of skin, conjuring intimacy and closeness, and living in our hearts and minds as an idealized scent.
Such was the love emperor Hadrian had for his favorite Antinoös, that he commissioned thousands of sculptures to memorialize him after his demise. Like the contours of a statue, the physical and spiritual presence of the body is likewise defined by a fragrant silhouette. Here is the emperor recalling his lover: the touch and smell of him, the warm redolence of skin, the soft musk at the nape of the neck. Paying tribute to the beloved, like Hadrian did Antinoös, this fragrance captures the memory of skin, conjuring intimacy and closeness, and living in our hearts and minds as an idealized scent.
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Fragrance family
Amber
Refreshed by aromatic or citrus facets, Oriental scents draw their richness and sophistication from precious substances such as amber, resin, tobacco, spices, exotic woods and animal notes. Fragrances in this family are creamy, addictive and linger on the skin.
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- Strong43%
- Warm32%
- Light8%
- Powdery7%
- Fresh6%
- Sweet2%
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Arquiste was founded in New York in 2011 by Carlos Huber, an architect specializing in Historic Preservation.
The idea of the house is to transport the wearer to evocative moments in history.
Learn moreThe idea of the house is to transport the wearer to evocative moments in history.
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- VWValerie W.11/25/2024Reviews 1Products received 0Stays so longIt smells just like dolce n gabana light blue. Just stays wayyyy longer. More of a clean smell.My ratingsWoodySexyOfficeFallLightIntense00
- MFMelissa F.11/24/2024Reviews 1Products received 0Too strong. Gives me a headache.I was excited for this one. I picked it based on my quiz results and off of what was recommended to me. To make extra sure, I checked the notes to see if I liked them and I did. Unfortunately, I found it a little too strong, too musky and bordering on grandma for me. It was a little disappointing as well because it was also my first purchase and I felt confident in my choice. I'm hoping the next one will be better. It's nice, but sadly not for me.My ratingsWoodyClassicEverydayFallStrongRefined00
- JCJanuary C.11/23/2024Reviews 1Products received 0Hate it!Smells like the woods and not in a good way of way00
- LFLIZ F.11/23/2024Reviews 1Products received 0great sentlong lasting and so sultryMy ratingsWoodySexyDate NightFallWarmIntense00
- RPREBEKAH P.11/23/2024Reviews 1Products received 0love it!!It's a strong smell but not too overwhelming and it stays with me and doesn't fade. Really enjoying using this perfume!My ratingsSpicyElegantDate NightFallStrongRefined00
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carlos huber
Think of a place and time in history and imagine what it smelled like.
This has been the source of inspiration for Carlos: tapping into scent to
unlock the past. His work as a fragrance developer includes the
signature scent for St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the nostagia-infused
Vacation sunscreens, and the first fine fragrance for J.Crew.
This has been the source of inspiration for Carlos: tapping into scent to
unlock the past. His work as a fragrance developer includes the
signature scent for St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the nostagia-infused
Vacation sunscreens, and the first fine fragrance for J.Crew.