Arquiste

L'Etrog

L'Etrog by Arquiste is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with citron, bergamot, lemon and aromatic accord, moves into dates, jasmine and mastic and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and cedarwood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

• Citron Thick-skinned citrus, more zest than juice. Waxy and bright.
• Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
• Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
• Aromatic Accord Herbal freshness in the lavender and rosemary mould, blended into one impression.

Heart

• Dates Sticky, jammy dried fruit. The backbone of Middle Eastern gourmands.
• Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
• Mastic Resinous pine-and-lemon. The chew of Greek gum.

Dry-down

• Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
• Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
• Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.

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