Arquiste 2022 EDP

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Indigo Smoke

by Calice Becker

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Arquiste Indigo Smoke is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Calice Becker. Indigo Smoke opens with Lapsang Souchong Tea, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Vetiver, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Cassia, Guaiac Wood, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Mate, Cedar Leaf, Birch Tar, and Incense. Arquiste's Indigo Smoke carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a wildcard. While some find Indigo Smoke a masterful blend of smoky tea and jammy apricot, others get pure BBQ sauce or even bug spray. It's a bold, artistic take on tea scents - definitely not a safe blind buy, but unforgettable if it clicks.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Indigo Smoke Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, smoky opening and substantial sillage make it a bit much for the office if applied heavily, but it calms nicely for casual wear. The unique blend of smoky tea and fruit makes it particularly compelling for dates or cooler evening events, though it might be too avant-garde for traditional formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Indigo Smoke opens with a potent, almost challenging blast of smoky Lapsang Souchong tea, quickly joined by bright bergamot and mandarin. As the initial intensity mellows, a juicy apricot note emerges, sweetened by subtle cassia, while guaiac wood and vetiver add an earthy depth. The dry down settles into a complex, lingering trail of birch tar, incense, and mate, creating a unique balance of smoke, fruit, and woody spice.

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