El
“El by Arquiste is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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El by Arquiste is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. El was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. The fragrance features Oakmoss, Castoreum, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage, Civet, Geranium, Vetiver, Honey, Cardamom, Patchouli, Rosemary, Laurels and Cinnamon.
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A Signature Fragrance
Oakmoss
Oakmoss, derived from lichens growing on oak trees, exudes an unmistakable blend of damp forest floor and mossy green. Its scent is both deep and complex, with hints of woodsy freshness that evoke the quiet solitude of a shaded grove.
Castoreum
Castoreum, sourced from beaver secretions, carries a complex aroma of leather and vanilla with hints of raspberry. This rare material is often used to evoke the richness of animal notes in perfumes without resorting to more controversial ingredients like civet or musk deer.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom emanates from the creamy white flowers of the bitter orange tree, native to North Africa. Its aroma is both fresh and sweet, with hints of citrus that soften into a floral whisper, reminiscent of early morning dew on blossoms.
Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances · Mexican
Rodrigo Flores-Roux, born and raised in Mexico City, studied biology before moving to France at 20 in 1989 to attend ISIPCA in Versailles, interning along the way with Jean-Claude Ellena. After early work designing scents for shampoos and cosmetics, his breakthrough came with Clinique Happy; he now serves as Senior Perfumer and Vice President of Fragrance Creation at Givaudan. His work for Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, and Estée Lauder has earned him numerous FiFi Awards and induction into the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame.
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