Boutonnière No. 7
Boutonnière No. 7 by Arquiste is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with lavender, bergamot and mandarin, moves into gardenia, broom and violet leaf and dries down to labdanum, vetiver, oakmoss and castoreum. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- Gardenia Creamy white floral with a mushroomy edge. Lush and old-Hollywood.
- Broom Honeyed, hay-like, slightly tobacco. Sun on dry grass.
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Dry-down
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Castoreum Leathery, smoky and warm. Adds depth and a bit of danger.
Smells like this
- Chanel Antaeus
- Robert Piguet Fracas
- Caron Yatagan
- Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis
- Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée
- Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld
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