Indigo Smoke
“Indigo Smoke by Arquiste is a Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, aromatic composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Indigo Smoke by Arquiste is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Indigo Smoke was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Lapsang Souchong Tea, Vetiver, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Apricot, Guaiac Wood, Cassia Bourbon and Carrot Seeds; base notes are Mate, Incense, Pine tar and Cedar Leaves.
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A Signature Fragrance
Mate
Mate, derived from the Yerba Mate plant native to South America, is known for its fresh, slightly bitter aroma with hints of tobacco and wood. This versatile note captures the essence of a rich, earthy tea, grounding compositions while adding an unexpected twist.
Incense
Incense, a blend of resins, woods, and gums burned for their aromatic smoke, carries an aroma that is at once earthy and ethereal. Its origins trace back to religious ceremonies and spiritual practices, where its smoky, warm scent was believed to bridge earthly and divine realms.
Apricot
Apricot, with its sweet and slightly tart aroma reminiscent of ripe summer fruit, brings a natural sweetness to any blend. This essence, derived from the apricot's flesh, captures the essence of sun-soaked orchards, evoking memories of warm afternoons and golden hues.
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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