The Beautiful WIFE: Arquiste for J.Crew Perfume

Carlos Huber is the man behind Arquiste fragrances and has come on board to create two signature scents exclusively for J. Crew. His loyal followers like to think of him more like a storyteller then a perfumer. While dreaming up these scents, Huber was inspired by lightning-rod moments in history, his aromatic creations call to mind (and nose) a specific time and place. The name of the signature scent was taken from “Exhibition by 31 Women,” the first all-female modern art show in the United States, curated by Peggy Guggenheim in 1943.

The first fragrance, No. 31 takes cues from the fragrances worn by the artists themselves: a mix of damson plum, Bulgarian rose and patchouli are designed to evoke an avant-garde crowd. The second scent, No. 57 gets its name from the Art of This Century Gallery on West 57th Street in New York City, where the show was held. The curved oak walls of the gallery and the aromatic cocktails at the bar are evoked in a woodsy blend of cedarwood, aged whiskey and cinnamon. Available in 1.75 oz. for $78.00 or travel rollerball for $25.00 at Jcrew.com -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE