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Oil-based perfume
Possets Perfume Arbitrage
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Arbitrage by Possets Perfume: Perfume Profile and Character
Arbitrage is an oil-based perfume by Possets Perfume, released in 2015.
This unisex composition has a very strong sillage and is intended for those who appreciate expressive niche fragrances and unusual combinations.
The name Possets Perfume is associated with the independent American perfume scene, where the individuality of a formula matters more than mass-market recognition.
The brand was founded in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and became the creative project of Fabienne Christenson, a physicist who turned her interest in formulas and experimentation into an independent perfumery.
In this context, Arbitrage comes across as a fragrance with an exploratory character: it combines a juicy fruity facet, transparent tea-like freshness, warm woods and a soft gourmand nuance.
How It Develops on the Skin
At the heart of the impression is apricot softness, which gives the fragrance a bright, velvety and slightly sunny character.
Tea adds a sense of purity and airiness to the composition, preventing the fruity note from becoming excessively sweet.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes deeper: mahogany creates a rich woody background, while vanilla rounds it out with a warm, comforting accent.
On the skin, Arbitrage may smell different depending on the temperature, skin type and amount applied.
On warm skin, the fruity-vanilla facet is more pronounced, while on a cooler surface, the tea-and-wood contrast remains noticeable for longer.
Thanks to its oil-based formula, the fragrance stays close to the skin during the first few minutes, but can then leave a noticeable and long-lasting trail.
Wearability and Dosage
Its very strong sillage makes Arbitrage a fragrance that should be applied thoughtfully.
The exact dosage for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information, so it is best to start with a small amount and assess its development after 15–20 minutes.
Oil-based perfumes are convenient to apply precisely to the wrists, inner elbows or neck, while avoiding vigorous rubbing.
The fragrance is suitable for both women and men, especially those who enjoy fruity, woody, green and gourmand compositions.
It is well suited to a cool evening, an intimate gathering, a walk or a quiet day when you want a distinctive yet unconventional accent.
At work and in small spaces, moderation is best due to the high intensity of its sillage.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Brand’s Style
Arbitrage was created by Fabienne Christenson.
Her approach is particularly evident in the balance of contrasts: apricot and vanilla create a sense of softness, tea refreshes the composition, and mahogany gives it seriousness and depth.
As a result, the fragrance is not limited to the role of a sweet fruity perfume, retaining instead a complex, experimental profile characteristic of independent niche perfumery.
No other concentrations of Arbitrage are listed in the available information.
For further exploration, you might consider Serge Lutens Datura Noir, as well as Serge Lutens Datura Noir, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom and Penhaligon's Artemisia. These fragrances share an interest in pronounced fruity, green, woody or softly sweet nuances, although each develops in its own way.
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