Venice Rococo • Arquiste

$112.5 ~~$225~~ In stock

House Arquiste
Released 2024
Perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux
Fragrance Family Soft Floral
Notes Roman chamomile essence, Turkish rose water (upcycled proprietary production), hawthorne, aldehydes, Poudre Ã la Maréchale powdery accord, Moroccan orange flower absolute, black violet accord, Indian cumin essence, Animalic amber, iris germanica extract, civet accord, jasmine absolute "vintage".

Description

September 1757,

Casino Venier, Venice.

In a hidden alley in the heart of Venice lies a small ridotto, a secret apartment for intimate affairs. A rosewood door opens to a pastel-colored room of powder pink, pale green and pearl white. Suspended in a perfumed cloud of violet, rose and iris, stucco carvings of frothy clouds, delicate garlands and mischievous cherubs appear to dance in the gentle flicker of candlelight. Amidst this sensory haven, the strains of a mandolin emanate mysteriously from behind a wall, the musician concealed from prying eyes. The subtle background melody intertwines with the hushed conversations and shared laughter of two lovers, enveloping them in the enchantment of their clandestine encounter.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ellie ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

That Roman chamomile and rose water combination is so unusual—it opens bright and almost herbal before settling into something soft. I’ve never smelled an aldehyde that feels this gentle, more like a warm veil than a sharp sparkle. It’s become my go-to for days when I want to feel polished without t

John R. ★★★★★ Sep 1, 2026

The powdery dry-down is what got me—the aldehydes lift the rose water just enough that it never feels heavy, even in warm weather. I’ve worn it to work and out to dinner, and the chamomile comes through softly for hours without shouting.

Henry ★★★★★ Aug 24, 2026

The chamomile and rose water combo is genuinely calming, not the usual syrupy floral—it wears like a soft, powdery veil that lasts a solid six hours on my skin. That upcycled rose water gives it a clean, almost green edge I wasn’t expecting from a perfume this delicate.