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If you’re searching for a scent with a floral vibe, check out Arquiste’s Flor y Canto.

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3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 60 reviews 60 Reviews / Write a Review
$165.00
Size: 55 ml   

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$165.00

Birchbox Breakdown

Niche perfumerie Arquiste believes that scents can serve as a form of time travel: each of their debut fragrances is meant to evoke a specific moment in history. A bright blend of citrus and other fruity notes, L’Etrog captures the aromas of a family harvest celebration in medieval Calabria, Italy. Developed by famed fragrance designers Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Yann Vasnier together with Arquiste founder Carlos Huber, it’s sure to please even the most discerning noses. And though the scent takes it cues straight from the history books, we love how the luxe glass bottle feels distinctly modern.

How it Works

This transporting scent will take you to an exotic Mediterranean cabin built out of palm leaves and foraged branches. Beneath these opening woodsy notes hovers a bright base of Etrog citron, which is native to Calabria, plus lush date and fragrant myrtle. The overall composition is warm and citrusy without veering into overly sweet territory.

How to Use

Since this scent is ultra-concentrated, apply sparingly. A single spritz on your wrists will keep you fragrant all day.

Alcohol denat., fragrance (parfum), water (aqua),benzyl benzoate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, isoeugenol, limonene, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropinoal, alpha isomethyl ionone.
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5 out of 5 stars
Signature Fragrance

I convinced my boyfriend to get me this perfume for Christmas after using up my Birchbox sample too quickly. This is seriously my favorite fragrance of all time. I'm a believer in this brand - and although the price is a bit steep... I think it's totally worth it.

5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Summer Scent!

Very " citrusy" which is what I love when it comes to the fragrances I wear. If you want something that smells very clean with citrus undertone - this is for you. It also lasts all day long which is great and something that we all can appreciate!

3 out of 5 stars
A fine fragrance but waaaaaaay overpriced!

I thought this smelled just fine. It wasn't outstanding, nor did it smell bad, just OK. BUT there is NO way it is worth $165. I can't imagine ever paying that much for a fragrance unless it had hypnotic powers that made everyone that smelled it fall in love with me.

2 out of 5 stars
Way too "mature" for my taste

I opened my sample of this, and immediately I was reminded of my grandma. This smells exactly like something she would wear. But as for me, I will stick to less sophisticated purfumes

5 out of 5 stars
This must be mine!

I just got around to trying this sample this weekend as I'm not usually a fragrance person but wow! What is so amazing is that this is somewhat of a full fragrance that is a bit heavier than anything I am normally drawn to but, perfectly balanced and wearable. This is truly a unique and beautiful blend and is definitely on my wish list!

4 out of 5 stars
Great but way out of my price range!

I am thrilled I was able to sample such a high end perfume! I am a sucker for perfumes! This is very nice for a date night or night on the town. Very grown up scent, just way out of my price range!!

5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful

I love this scent! It is unique and I love the way it smells after you have worn it for a few hours, it is subtle and beautiful.

4 out of 5 stars
Smells great!

One of my favorite things to get in my Birchbox is perfume samples. They are perfect for carrying in your purse or make-up bag for a trip. No need to lug around your full size perfumes.

5 out of 5 stars
LOVE

I absolutely love this fragrance biut the price is killer. I would love to see a smaller more affordable size available to purchase!

5 out of 5 stars
Has become my signature scent

I love perfume. I'm not an overly floral/powdery perfume girl. This scent is amazing and complex. Citrus, cedar, clean, fresh air smell.
My husband hates perfume - but he loves this scent on me. He told me I smelled like Italy (we go there often). When I told him the premise of the perfume, he was impressed and said that they hit it on the nose (pun intended! :) )

It's a beautiful, complex, long-lasting scent that will ensure that you don't smell like everyone else wearing more well-known scents - except for me, that is...