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Following a diplomatic mission to the West, a galleon carrying a delegation of samurai charges through dark ocean currents.
Loaded with a rare and precious cargo, the ship’s hull is redolent of sweet-smelling tropical woods and other exotic ground spices.
January 1618, a Japanese galleon, the Pacific ocean.
Following a diplomatic mission to the West, a galleon carrying a delegation of samurai charges through dark ocean currents.
Loaded with a rare and precious cargo, the ship’s hull is redolent of sweet-smelling tropical woods, heady Spanish Leather, Frankincense, fine black Pepper and other exotic ground spices—the intoxicating spirit of a singular, extraordinary voyage of discovery.
Notes include: Malabar Black Pepper, Persian Saffron, Black Tea Accord, Chinese Osmanthus, Coffee Absolute, Spanish Leather, Myrrh, Frankincense, Styrax, Sandalwood, Copaiba Balsam, Cade.
Developed with Rodrigo Flores Roux.
Voted Best Winter Scent for Men by GQ Magazine (2017 & 2018).
I discovered Nanban a while ago and was immediately struck with both the complexity of the notes and how incredibly well it is blended. For myself the combination of warm spices with a subtle leather and even more subtle coffee note make it perfection. Although most likely a fall/winter scent, I tend to go back to it year round , dialing back in warmer months. It is definitely a classy and mature fragrance. To me it leans masculine but anyone can pull it off. This will likely stay amongst my most favourite scents! I look forward to exploring other fragrances from Arquisite.
Really like this scent. I have read a lot of reviews on this and agree with most. Like the dry down and the soft lingering notes. Smokey yes. Woody Yes. Warm and spicy yes. Even the leather. I really like how the sandalwood stays and the coffee mingles in. I turn to this more in the fall and I am a bit of an Arquiste fan, the other favourite being The Architects Club. Haven't like his more recent El as much - a little too commercial for my tastes.
5 stars based on 2 reviews
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