Aromatic
Vintage/old school
Notesaleppo pinearagon thymebenzoinfougerehimalayan holy basilhimalayan jasmineholy basiljasminelavenderoakmosspinerosemarystyraxthyme
Tags
#beast
#powdery
Style
unisex
Arc is a natural fougere with a concentration of around 40%. Perfumer Rajesh Balkrishnan has summoned a glorious symphony of sunkissed herbs, lavender, jasmine and pine, grounded by the deep earthy richness of oakmoss. The cinnamon spice of styrax and the smoky vanillic sweetness of benzoin assist the joyful lift-off.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
ARC suits an unhurried afternoon that continues indoors after a walk through dry herbs and pines. Its aromatic opening carries that outdoor sharpness into the room, while powdery lavender, earthy moss and smoky resins lend a substantial, old-school presence.
How to wear
Start with one spray on skin and assess before adding more: this approximately 40% extrait calls for restraint. Mild to cool weather is a sensible starting point for its dense moss-and-resin base; in warmth, a lighter application should keep the herbal character from feeling crowded.
Who it’s for
For lovers of traditional fougères who want abundant herbs, powdery lavender and earthy oakmoss rather than a sheer, freshly washed effect. Its resinous sweetness and concentrated natural-material character will appeal to those who enjoy textured, assertive perfumery.
Release year
2023
The nose
Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan jointly created ARC. Their collaboration brings together Eastern and Western approaches to natural perfumery, assembling aromatic herbs, floral absolutes, pine and resins into a richly concentrated interpretation of the fougère.
Collaborators
Mallo founder Antonio Lasheras collaborated with Rajesh Balkrishnan as a credited co-creator, rather than solely commissioning the fragrance. Together they shaped its meeting of Eastern and Western natural materials and its imagined mountain landscape.
Mallo’s story
Mallo is a Spanish perfume house founded by Antonio Lasheras, with a philosophy rooted in memory and the impressions that survive forgetting. Exceptional harvests, scarce materials and small-scale production serve perfumes that explore contrasts between light and darkness.
ARС’s concept
ARC imagines a flowering plant that does not exist, growing within a mountain landscape of herbs, flowers and pines. Its East–West concept takes material form through Aragon thyme and rosemary alongside Himalayan holy basil and jasmine sambac. The project also reflects the personal connection between Lasheras and Balkrishnan, acknowledged in Mallo’s dedication.
Extra info
ARC is offered as a limited edition, with an approximate fragrance concentration of 40%. Its launch presentation included a wooden box bearing the Mallo logo embossed on one side.
Notesaleppo pinearagon thymebenzoinfougerehimalayan holy basilhimalayan jasmineholy basiljasminelavenderoakmosspinerosemarystyraxthyme
Tags
#beast
#powdery
Style
unisex
Arc is a natural fougere with a concentration of around 40%. Perfumer Rajesh Balkrishnan has summoned a glorious symphony of sunkissed herbs, lavender, jasmine and pine, grounded by the deep earthy richness of oakmoss. The cinnamon spice of styrax and the smoky vanillic sweetness of benzoin assist the joyful lift-off.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
ARC suits an unhurried afternoon that continues indoors after a walk through dry herbs and pines. Its aromatic opening carries that outdoor sharpness into the room, while powdery lavender, earthy moss and smoky resins lend a substantial, old-school presence.
How to wear
Start with one spray on skin and assess before adding more: this approximately 40% extrait calls for restraint. Mild to cool weather is a sensible starting point for its dense moss-and-resin base; in warmth, a lighter application should keep the herbal character from feeling crowded.
Who it’s for
For lovers of traditional fougères who want abundant herbs, powdery lavender and earthy oakmoss rather than a sheer, freshly washed effect. Its resinous sweetness and concentrated natural-material character will appeal to those who enjoy textured, assertive perfumery.
Release year
2023
The nose
Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan jointly created ARC. Their collaboration brings together Eastern and Western approaches to natural perfumery, assembling aromatic herbs, floral absolutes, pine and resins into a richly concentrated interpretation of the fougère.
Collaborators
Mallo founder Antonio Lasheras collaborated with Rajesh Balkrishnan as a credited co-creator, rather than solely commissioning the fragrance. Together they shaped its meeting of Eastern and Western natural materials and its imagined mountain landscape.
Mallo’s story
Mallo is a Spanish perfume house founded by Antonio Lasheras, with a philosophy rooted in memory and the impressions that survive forgetting. Exceptional harvests, scarce materials and small-scale production serve perfumes that explore contrasts between light and darkness.
ARС’s concept
ARC imagines a flowering plant that does not exist, growing within a mountain landscape of herbs, flowers and pines. Its East–West concept takes material form through Aragon thyme and rosemary alongside Himalayan holy basil and jasmine sambac. The project also reflects the personal connection between Lasheras and Balkrishnan, acknowledged in Mallo’s dedication.
Extra info
ARC is offered as a limited edition, with an approximate fragrance concentration of 40%. Its launch presentation included a wooden box bearing the Mallo logo embossed on one side.