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Arquiste
Nanban

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Eau de Parfum, Male, $195 Retail value
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Arquiste - Nanban

Based on a documented transoceanic voyage in 1618 uniting East and West. NANBAN is a woody and smoky oriental fragrance evoking the dark hull of a galleon full of exotic cargo. With notes of: Malabar black pepper, Persian saffron, Chinese osmanthus, coffee absolute, Spanish leather, myrrh, frankincense, sandalwood and cade.
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The most expensive spice in the world, saffron is a well-known perfumery ingredient that has also been dubbed “red gold” by some. In ancient times, it was used as a single-ingredient fragrance reserved only for the highest members of society. Although modern perfumers are not reluctant to spotlight its earthy, hay-like, sweet aroma on its own, they are more interested in exploring its partnership with leather, spice, and amber notes. The fragrances that feature saffron are rich, opulent, and enticing, making them perfect special occasion or date night picks.
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Fragrance family
Woody Spicy
Rich, textured and warm - these scents evoke assertive sensuality and confidence. Scents in this family are focused around the beautiful harmony between creamy, sensual woods and bold spices, blended with hints of sweetness and amber resin.
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  • Date Night56%
  • Hanging Out26%
  • Office14%
  • Workout3%
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Arquiste
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.
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  • MW
    Morgan W.
    12/01/2024
    Reviews  1
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    Gorgeous & Androgynous
    Perfect balance between a feminine and masculine scent plus it smells just like tea with a hint of floral! Similar to the Architects Club and Indigo Smoke, Nanban doesn't come off too strong, but is long lasting, and makes me want to smell it more. It's a very "'can't quite name it' in a sweetened and relaxed regal kind of way" kind of smell ;]
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    Spicy
    Adventurous
    Date Night
    Spring
    Refined
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  • DR
    DeAnn R.
    11/17/2022
    Reviews  2
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    My go to scent
    Fits my tastes and aesthetic and is strong enough and lasts
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    Woody
    Trendsetter
    Date Night
    Fall
    Intense
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  • CL
    Claire L.
    09/11/2022
    Reviews  18
    Products received  3
    Spicy and fun
    I love the warm spiciness of this scent. It's like the hug of a warm sweater on a cold day. I find it a very cozy scent.
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    Spicy
    Casual
    Hanging Out
    Winter
    Refined
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  • JS
    JAMES S.
    08/22/2022
    Reviews  24
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    great
    great
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    Spicy
    Trendsetter
    Date Night
    Spring
    Intense
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    TY N.
    08/10/2022
    Reviews  2
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    Jesus Cologne
    I feel like Jesus with this on
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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.