# Smoky Gentleman-Inspired Fragrances Arquiste's The Architects Club Scent Features Wood and Vanilla By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-architects-club References: [arquiste](https://arquiste.com/collections/fragances/products/the-architects-club) Arquiste's The Architects Club scent is a handcrafted fragrance inspired by a [vintage gentleman archetype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolu-aventus). Founded by Mexico City-based architect and designer Carlos Huber, the award-winning brand specializes in fragrances that are said to "transport the wearer to evocative moments in history" and that are "meticulously researched using authentic sources and crafted with only the rarest of ingredients." The Architects Club fragrance blends smoky and sweet notes of amber wood, pepper wood, guaiac wood and oak with vanilla, dry gin, juniper berry oil, angelica root, lemon peel oil and amber. This historically inspired scent is geared towards [lovers of luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/af001) and instantly stimulates one's senses while captivating consumers with the engaging narrative that lies behind its creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Fragrances:** Opportunity for creating fragrances that transport wearers to previous eras, evoking nostalgia and luxury. - **Handcrafted Fragrances:** Opportunity for artisanal fragrances made with rare ingredients, appealing to consumers seeking unique and high-quality scents. - **Story-driven Fragrances:** Opportunity to create fragrances with captivating narratives, engaging consumers through the backstory and creating an immersive experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fragrance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury fragrance industry by focusing on vintage-inspired, handcrafted fragrances with engaging narratives. - **Artisanal Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the artisanal product industry by offering handcrafted, unique fragrances with rare ingredients. - **Historical Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the historical experience industry by creating fragrances that transport wearers to evocative moments in history. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Contemporary Colognes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-colognes-by-ds-durga.md) - [Luxurious Smoky Gourmand Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-gourmand-fragrance.md) - [Melodic Baroque Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognac-reign.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepe-jeans-london-fragrances.md) - [Spiced Masculine Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caswellmassey-oaire-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Smoldering Clean Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precious-attar-by-skylar.md) - [Affordable Genderless Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkive-makes-scents-collection.md) - [Mixology-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixologist-parfums.md) - [Smoky Vanilla Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finery-fireside-vanille.md)