Arquiste 2014 EDP

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The Architects Club

by Yann Vasnier

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Arquiste The Architects Club is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Yann Vasnier. The Architects Club opens with Angelica, Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Pepper, and dries down to a base of Oak, Amber, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Arquiste's The Architects Club carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A truly gorgeous woody vanilla, often cited as a more refined alternative to Eau Duelle. Its reserved charm and soft projection make it ideal for those seeking understated luxury, though its price for performance continues to spark debate.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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The Architects Club Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Angelica25%
Bitter Orange25%
Juniper25%
Lemon25%
Heartas listed
Pepper100%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Guaiac Wood25%
Oak25%
Vanilla25%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and calm, woody-vanilla profile make it remarkably versatile and safe for an office environment, as many reviewers attest. While pleasant for dates and casual wear, its close projection limits its impact for formal events where a more assertive fragrance might be preferred. It's far too subtle 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

Architects Club opens with a bright, crisp flash of lemon and juniper, quickly melting into a comforting heart of dry vanilla and rich woods. The guaiac and oak provide a sophisticated depth, balanced by a subtle spiciness from pepperwood and a soft amber warmth. It matures into an elegant, lightly powdery skin scent.

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Where to buy

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