Okay, so I wanted to talk about this fragrance, Arquiste Misfit. I kept seeing the name pop up here and there online, you know how it is. People were saying things about patchouli, making it sound kind of dark and interesting, not like the usual stuff everyone wears these days.
So, I got curious. I wasn’t about to just buy a whole bottle blind, learned that lesson the hard way plenty of times before. Found a place online doing small samples, decants, whatever you call them. Ordered a tiny little spray bottle, maybe 2ml? Just enough to get a proper feel for it.
It arrived after a few days. I remember opening the little package. First spray, put it straight onto my wrist. Whoa. Okay, that was patchouli alright. Not the super clean, modern kind. This felt… different. Earthy, yeah, but also kind of dusty? Like an old wooden chest, maybe? It wasn’t harsh, but it was definitely there. You couldn’t miss it.
Wearing it Around
I decided to give it a proper go the next day. Put a couple of sprays on before heading out. Here’s what I noticed as I wore it:
- It didn’t stay sharp for long. It started to smooth out.
- Something else came through, a bit warmer, maybe slightly sweet but not sugary. I think they call it labdanum or something, felt kinda resinous, amber-like.
- It definitely felt a bit ‘old school’, but not in a bad way. More like… classic? It has a backbone.
- Didn’t get huge reactions, but I felt like I was wearing something substantial, not just another fresh blast that disappears in an hour.
I wore it for a couple of days straight just to see how I really felt about it over time. It didn’t really change dramatically after the first hour or so, just sort of settled into this warm, earthy, slightly powdery thing on my skin. It lasted a good while too, I could still smell hints of it by the end of the day.
So, the ‘Misfit’ name? Yeah, I can see it. It doesn’t quite fit in with the super bright citruses or the super sweet gourmands that are everywhere. It’s doing its own thing. It feels a bit moody, maybe a little introspective. Like something you’d wear on a rainy day, reading a book in an old library. That kind of vibe.
Did I end up buying a full bottle? Honestly, not yet. I really respect it. It’s clearly well-made stuff. But for me, personally, it felt like something for specific moods, specific occasions. It wasn’t quite an everyday reach for my lifestyle right now. I used up the sample, enjoyed the experience, appreciated what they were going for. It’s a solid, interesting scent, definitely stands out from the crowd. If you like patchouli that feels a bit vintage but still smooth, probably worth getting your nose on it. Just maybe try a sample first, like I did.
