Arquiste Ella
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is angelica and cardamom. The heart brings carnation and jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and civet. Overall it smells musky and animalic.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ella 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
A closer look at Arquiste Ella
Ella is made by Arquiste.
Arquiste perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Vacation unisex, The Architects Club unisex and Flor y Canto.
Is Ella long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and civet are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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 and Elizabeth Taylor Passion.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by animalic and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and animalic smells and notes like carnation and amber. Less obvious notes include clove, orris root and civetta. Perfume fans rate it 3.66 out of 5.
How far Ella spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
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 like Ella, try these
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (7 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (7 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (7 shared notes) and Ungaro Diva (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
Quick answers
Can I wear Ella to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Can men wear Ella?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.