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It's all in the mix!
Those of you who test a lot know it. You often think: I've seen it before, I've done it before, it looks familiar somehow. A certain fatigue sets in. Until, yes, until you come across another gem that overturns everything and you're glad you haven't given up hope of finding a real gem.
Indigo Smoke is such a little miracle for me.
I'm neither a tea connoisseur nor a tea drinker, and I don't get excited when a tea is listed in the fragrance pyramid. It's different with Lapsang Souchong tea, which is grown exclusively in the province of Fujian/China. I'm not surprised, as this tea is characterized by a smoky note and I usually like smoky aromas.
Lapsang Souchong is basically a black tea that is first smoked over spruce wood and pine roots, then roasted in a pan, rolled, oxidized and smoked again to give it its special aroma, which is reminiscent of a campfire and almost overshadows the actual taste of the tea.
In contrast to my esteemed previous reviewer Intersport, I perceive this smoky note very clearly shortly after spraying on the fragrance. Smoke despisers can breathe a sigh of relief, however, as this is all very socially acceptable and a far cry from calibers such as the Beaufort fragrances. Especially as the main protagonist of the fragrance enters the stage quite quickly, the apricot accompanied by a citrus freshness.
Normally, this should set alarm bells ringing for me. I know apricot primarily from classic women's fragrances of the past (which often have a rather feminine effect) or in the context of modern sweetened fruit bombs like Xerjoff, which are not my cup of tea. All the greater the surprise, and yes, I go into raptures, this smells simply stunning. They left out the fructose, the apricot is almost cool and refreshing and contrasts perfectly with the initial smoky aroma.
Cassia, a laurel plant and relative of cinnamon, which tastes rather tart to bitter-tart, forms a nice counterpoint to the existing fruitiness and complements the apricot with a fine and subtle spiciness.
In general, all the ingredients are well measured and carefully used. Woods only form a basic structure as a base, incense only gently wafts through the other fragrance notes and airs them out a little. Only the apricot remains a constant presence throughout the fragrance and never becomes too sweet. This makes it absolutely suitable for warmer temperatures.
The sillage is moderate and yet you get a lot out of the fragrance yourself over many hours, as it is far removed from the usual fragrance patterns and that is precisely what makes it so appealing to me. On the one hand, it is quite pleasing and should not offend or attract attention, on the other hand, it smells so distinctive and unusual that it always gives you pleasure when it brushes past your nostrils.
The only thing that is somewhat difficult is sourcing Arquiste fragrances, as neither the company's own online store nor the online retail partners listed deliver to Europe. Many of the perfumeries listed on the website in the respective European countries only have a limited selection of Arquiste fragrances. But as you know, if you really want a fragrance, you will get there, even if it takes some effort.
The brand hasn't disappointed me so far and with Indigo Smoke it has even totally thrilled me, especially if you've already smelled a lot of things and don't want to follow the mass-compatible fragrances anymore.
Indigo Smoke is such a little miracle for me.
I'm neither a tea connoisseur nor a tea drinker, and I don't get excited when a tea is listed in the fragrance pyramid. It's different with Lapsang Souchong tea, which is grown exclusively in the province of Fujian/China. I'm not surprised, as this tea is characterized by a smoky note and I usually like smoky aromas.
Lapsang Souchong is basically a black tea that is first smoked over spruce wood and pine roots, then roasted in a pan, rolled, oxidized and smoked again to give it its special aroma, which is reminiscent of a campfire and almost overshadows the actual taste of the tea.
In contrast to my esteemed previous reviewer Intersport, I perceive this smoky note very clearly shortly after spraying on the fragrance. Smoke despisers can breathe a sigh of relief, however, as this is all very socially acceptable and a far cry from calibers such as the Beaufort fragrances. Especially as the main protagonist of the fragrance enters the stage quite quickly, the apricot accompanied by a citrus freshness.
Normally, this should set alarm bells ringing for me. I know apricot primarily from classic women's fragrances of the past (which often have a rather feminine effect) or in the context of modern sweetened fruit bombs like Xerjoff, which are not my cup of tea. All the greater the surprise, and yes, I go into raptures, this smells simply stunning. They left out the fructose, the apricot is almost cool and refreshing and contrasts perfectly with the initial smoky aroma.
Cassia, a laurel plant and relative of cinnamon, which tastes rather tart to bitter-tart, forms a nice counterpoint to the existing fruitiness and complements the apricot with a fine and subtle spiciness.
In general, all the ingredients are well measured and carefully used. Woods only form a basic structure as a base, incense only gently wafts through the other fragrance notes and airs them out a little. Only the apricot remains a constant presence throughout the fragrance and never becomes too sweet. This makes it absolutely suitable for warmer temperatures.
The sillage is moderate and yet you get a lot out of the fragrance yourself over many hours, as it is far removed from the usual fragrance patterns and that is precisely what makes it so appealing to me. On the one hand, it is quite pleasing and should not offend or attract attention, on the other hand, it smells so distinctive and unusual that it always gives you pleasure when it brushes past your nostrils.
The only thing that is somewhat difficult is sourcing Arquiste fragrances, as neither the company's own online store nor the online retail partners listed deliver to Europe. Many of the perfumeries listed on the website in the respective European countries only have a limited selection of Arquiste fragrances. But as you know, if you really want a fragrance, you will get there, even if it takes some effort.
The brand hasn't disappointed me so far and with Indigo Smoke it has even totally thrilled me, especially if you've already smelled a lot of things and don't want to follow the mass-compatible fragrances anymore.
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