Woody
Notesfrankincenseorris (iris root)tonka beansvetiver
Tags
#powdery
#savory
Style
unisex
Arcadia takes its name from the mythical paradise of ancient Greece. Two essential materials shape this perfume: iris and olibanum. Iris, with its powdery texture, offers a serene, almost mineral elegance anchoring the perfume to the earth. Olibanum’s burning resin envelopes the composition in sacred stillness, an appeal to the heavens. Bittersweet tonka bean and smoky vetiver weave in additional mystery.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Arcadia suits a composed, inward kind of presence: the kind that fills a room slowly, with dry powder, resin smoke and a faint savory warmth. It feels most at home in close conversation, where its quiet mineral elegance can unfold without noise.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its iris and incense structure can breathe without becoming heavy. One or two sprays are enough for a refined trail; on skin it stays powdery and smoky, while in air it reads more resinous and dry.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like abstract woody scents with a powdery edge, incense depth and a restrained gourmand undertone. It will appeal to those drawn to contemplative, textured perfumes that feel polished rather than sweet or overtly sensual.
Release year
2026
The nose
Paul Guerlain
Collaborators
OTZ LAB’s creative team shaped the fragrance as part of a concept-led launch, translating the house’s fashion-minded brief into scent through a duality of materials and a strong mythic idea. The brand’s founder Oteyza is documented as part of the wider creative vision behind the project.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB approaches perfumery as a creative laboratory: conceptual, technically precise and rooted in craft. The house treats each fragrance as a structured idea, often built around contrasts and a strong narrative axis rather than a conventional crowd-pleasing formula.
Arcadia’s concept
Arcadia takes its name from the imaginary Eden of ancient Greece and is built around a serene tension between iris and frankincense. Powdery, mineral iris meets sacred resinous smoke, while tonka bean and vetiver add warmth, shadow and an earthy finish.
Extra info
Arcadia is an extrait de parfum from OTZ LAB, a Madrid niche project linked to designer Oteyza. The name refers to Arcadia, the mythical paradise of ancient Greece, and the fragrance is also described as vegan.
Notesfrankincenseorris (iris root)tonka beansvetiver
Tags
#powdery
#savory
Style
unisex
Arcadia takes its name from the mythical paradise of ancient Greece. Two essential materials shape this perfume: iris and olibanum. Iris, with its powdery texture, offers a serene, almost mineral elegance anchoring the perfume to the earth. Olibanum’s burning resin envelopes the composition in sacred stillness, an appeal to the heavens. Bittersweet tonka bean and smoky vetiver weave in additional mystery.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Arcadia suits a composed, inward kind of presence: the kind that fills a room slowly, with dry powder, resin smoke and a faint savory warmth. It feels most at home in close conversation, where its quiet mineral elegance can unfold without noise.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its iris and incense structure can breathe without becoming heavy. One or two sprays are enough for a refined trail; on skin it stays powdery and smoky, while in air it reads more resinous and dry.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like abstract woody scents with a powdery edge, incense depth and a restrained gourmand undertone. It will appeal to those drawn to contemplative, textured perfumes that feel polished rather than sweet or overtly sensual.
Release year
2026
The nose
Paul Guerlain
Collaborators
OTZ LAB’s creative team shaped the fragrance as part of a concept-led launch, translating the house’s fashion-minded brief into scent through a duality of materials and a strong mythic idea. The brand’s founder Oteyza is documented as part of the wider creative vision behind the project.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB approaches perfumery as a creative laboratory: conceptual, technically precise and rooted in craft. The house treats each fragrance as a structured idea, often built around contrasts and a strong narrative axis rather than a conventional crowd-pleasing formula.
Arcadia’s concept
Arcadia takes its name from the imaginary Eden of ancient Greece and is built around a serene tension between iris and frankincense. Powdery, mineral iris meets sacred resinous smoke, while tonka bean and vetiver add warmth, shadow and an earthy finish.
Extra info
Arcadia is an extrait de parfum from OTZ LAB, a Madrid niche project linked to designer Oteyza. The name refers to Arcadia, the mythical paradise of ancient Greece, and the fragrance is also described as vegan.