Peau
Peau by Arquiste is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with ambergris, musk and clary sage, moves into black pepper, coriander and seaweed and dries down to labdanum and amberwood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Ambergris Salty, animal, sun-warmed skin. Marine and musky at once.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Heart
- Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
- Seaweed Salty, green and faintly funky. Real coastline rather than a bottle of 'fresh'.
Dry-down
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Amberwood Dry synthetic warmth, sharper than amber. Everywhere in modern masculines.
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