Arquiste 2021 EDP

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Peau

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Arquiste Peau is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Peau opens with Musk, Ambergris, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Pepper and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Labdanum. Arquiste's Peau carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a polarising 'skin scent' that's either a subtle, intimate musk or a screeching ambroxan mess, depending on your nose and skin. If it works for you, it's a cold, peppery second skin with impressive longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
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Peau Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Musk43%
Ambergris35%
Clary Sage22%
Heartas listed
Pepper59%
Coriander41%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes39%
Amber33%
Labdanum29%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle character make it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The sensual musky-skin vibe is perfect for dates, while its unique, sometimes cold, nature might not suit all formal events. Its lack of freshness and subtle nature make it unsuitable for sport.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Peau opens with a peculiar, almost clinical sharpness from musk and ambergris, given a herbal edge by clary sage. This quickly shifts into a heart of potent white pepper and coriander, offering a unique spicy warmth. The base settles into a woody, amber, and labdanum blend, creating a dry, clean, yet subtly animalic and at times synthetic aroma that clings intimately to the skin.

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