What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Basil and bergamot at the top, carnation and cedar in the middle and leather and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
El notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Arquiste El EDC in detail
Arquiste is the house behind El EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
El for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste.
More from Arquiste
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Vacation unisex, The Architects Club unisex and Flor y Canto.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Azzaro and Lacoste.
Is El your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like carnation and leather. Less obvious notes include caraway, geranium and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2016.
El dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (11 shared notes), Lacoste (11 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (9 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (10 shared notes).
More questions
When did El come out?
It came out in 2016.
Does El last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.