Arquiste Tropical EdP

Tropical by Arquiste is a Unisex Tropical Fruity Floral fragrance launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. 

Notes of Guava, Frangipani, Ginger, Lime; Jasmine Sambac, Champaca, Guava blossom; Vanilla Absolute, Guava conserve, Mahogany and Amber.

A note from the brand -  "A juicy, decadent take on tropical fruits, flowers and woods. Inspired by a modernist garden in the balmy city of Merida, Yucatan. A spritz of paradise. With notes of champaca blossoms, ripe guava, fresh ginger, Mexican vanilla and mahogany."

Reviews of Arquiste Tropical

Fragrantica - Wow, a realistic guava scent at the start of the perfume, mixed with other tropical accords that I can't identify. After 15 minutes, the perfume evolves into a completely floral perfume. This is the moment I prefer to avoid, perhaps because of the frangipani, but after that comes to light a delicious scent like a shampoo based on tropical notes, and of course, the guava. Good duration and a decent sillage. I'm going to buy this fragrance for my wife, no doubt.

Fragrantica - This is a beautiful newcomer where the tropical floral take over the initial opening fruity accords and I do not think it is animalic — at all! Not a bit. It has a bit of a vintage touch, but not so much to make it strong or even headache inducing. It is a quite original fusion. I have never smelled anything like it. It’s not linear as it starts fruity with a juicy sweet guava and then it turns into something more adult and it stays definitely in the tropical lane all throughout its evolution. The sillage is quite prominent in the beginning, but it becomes more like a second skin scent after a few hours, which I believe it is good for that type of tropical floral fragrance. If it was stronger, it would be unbearable in my opinion.  
Beautifully made. This is not simple and it truly smells like a niche forward perfume. Not aimed for beginners.

Fragrantica - ...sitting on my couch, I got this gorgeous scent waifing up from my arm! Very unusual woody sweet, not your average tropical but a bit more realistic! Not suntan lotion what’s so ever. More frangipani plus woody, on my skin no fruit at all. Most Arquiste fragrances last quite a long time on me, this does also. I get how the reviews below say it’s too sweet but honestly I’m not finding that at all. Arquiste is a house that I find creates some of the best fragrances that aren’t like the masses. My suggestion if you want something different

Fragrantica - ...I think the guava note is gorgeous. It’s just the right amount of sour. The tropical drink analogies are accurate but the jasmine and champaca help keep it from smelling like a spilled cocktail. This is something I would gladly wear on a warm day or night out.

Fragrantica - This is a very floral take on tropical, versus sweet. Frangipani is rare and delightful, with jasmine and champaca..mmm. I detest overly fruity perfume and this is not that.

First, very nice performance. You may not smell it but others can, as was evident with all the compliments I was getting all day long! Even hours later..
Tropical flowers with the amber and that touch of mahogany keeps this scent from being cloying. No fruit salad here! The only thing with frangipani is that some might be overwhelmed by it. It's an intense flower. The drydown becomes warm and sunlit, like walking through a Costa Rican surfing enclave, dressed in bright, colorful beach clothes, big straw sunhat & a pair of Wayfarers...laid back, hot tan skin, surrounded by flowers and happy people. This perfume is a smile, a welcome, happiness in a bottle. I need this in my life. Perfect for summer dreaming.

Fragrantica - I blind bought this immediately upon release and I am definitely NOT disappointed. This might be my new favorite from this house. It's bright, fruity, and juicy. Well balanced with the florals. Bottle is top notch as well. Beautiful fragrance. It will be my summer go-to for sure.