Arquiste Aleksandr

Taking you through the account of a fiery gentlemen’s duel in a forest outside St. Petersburg; A scent that travels, like a bullet in the air, from a cold exterior to a warm heart.

January 1837, St. Petersburg, Russia

On a frosty winter afternoon, a fiery gentleman finishes his toilette by dabbing on a preparation of Neroli and Violet.

He draws down his cuffs, dons a heavy fur and strides out in polished leather boots. As he rides off on his sledge, the woody scent of Fir fills the air. Beyond the snow-laden trees, on a clearing bathed in amber light, his fateful duel awaits.

Developed in conjunction with Yann Vasnier.

Key Notes: Neroli, Violet Leaf, Fir Balsam, Russian Leather accord.

Top notes: Neroli, Aldehydes, Iced Vodka accord & Birch leaves .
Middle notes: Violet leaf, Orris, Cognac and Leather .
Base notes: Fir balsam, Birch tar, Moss and Animalic Musk accord.