Almond Suede
“Almond Suede by Arquiste is a fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a sweet, leather composition with a almond undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Almond Suede by Arquiste is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Almond Suede was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Bitter Almond, Honeycomb, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Saffron, Orange Blossom, Concrete, Neroli and Labdanum; base notes are Suede, Pine tar, Sugar and Vanilla Absolute. Almond Suede by Arquiste is a unisex gourmand leather fragrance inspired by Medieval Andalusia and its refined gourmand culture. It balances almond marzipan and suede leather, capturing the essence of the city of Córdoba and almond sweets.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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The Soul
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Foundation
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Suede
Suede is the velvety underbelly of leather, softened to a whisper. Its scent is powdery and slightly animalic, evoking images of luxury and comfort. While traditionally derived from tanned skins, modern perfumery often employs synthetic versions that capture its essence without the need for animal products.
Sugar
Sugar in fragrance is not just about its sweet profile; it's a nuanced element that can evoke memories of childhood treats or sophisticated desserts. It often comes from synthetic sources designed to mimic the comforting aroma of sugar without the actual substance, offering a versatile tool for perfumers to craft complex olfactory narratives.
Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla absolute, derived from the cured pods of the vanilla orchid, exudes a rich, sweet aroma with hints of caramel and spice. Its origin traces back to the tropical Americas but has since spread across the globe, becoming a beloved ingredient in perfumery for its comforting and versatile scent.
Calice Becker
Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
Calice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne. She went on to create some of the era's most recognized fragrances, including Dior J'adore, and to work with YSL, Marc Jacobs, and By Kilian, favoring compositions built around an element of surprise. As of 2018 she served as president of the International Society of Perfume Creators, and her career has been recognized with The Fragrance Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Fragrances that pair well with Almond Suede
Sugared Suede, Pine Smoke
Both fragrances share leather and pine, so as a harmony pair Dark Leather deepens Almond Suede's pine tar and suede with its own black tea and animalic edge, while Almond Suede's honeycomb and bitter almond keep the combination from reading purely austere.
Since these share the same concentration profile, spray both at similar strength — Almond Suede on the wrists, Dark Leather at the chest — and let them blend as they dry.
Molton Brown — Dark Leather Eau de Toilette →
Almond Suede + Eau de Cologne Imperiale
Great gourmand base and complementary concentrations combination
Guerlain — Eau de Cologne Imperiale →
Almond Suede + Narcotic Delight
Great leather base combination
Initio Parfums Prives — Narcotic Delight →