Etat Libre d'Orange

Yes I Do by Etat Libre d'Orange - catalogued in full as Don't Get Me Wrong Baby, Yes I Do - is a floral aldehydic eau de parfum for women, the house's mademoiselle with pink-and-white charm and a grey streak underneath. Aldehydes, lily of the valley and pear open it soapy and lifted, jasmine, orange blossom and peony fill the middle, and marshmallow, cocoa, musk, patchouli and cedar are meant to darken it, though most wearers report the florals holding to the end. Reviewers reach for freshly laundered sheets and a spring wedding. "Lily of the valley on clean linen, with a spring wedding somewhere behind it."

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Dangerous Complicity by Etat Libre d'Orange is a woody floral eau de parfum for women and men - rum and coconut poured over leather and sandalwood by Violaine Collas, built on the house's reading of Adam, Eve and the forbidden fruit as the smell of skin on skin. Ginger and rum open it warm and faintly boozy, Chinese osmanthus, Egyptian jasmine and ylang-ylang give the middle its apricot-lit floral, and leather, cashmere wood, sandalwood and patchouli hold it in place. The provocation is all in the name; the fragrance itself is quiet. "Rum and coconut on warm leather - it never raises its voice, which turns out to be the point."

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Story of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange is an amber gourmand eau de parfum for women and men - a brioche accord baked into rum and vanilla, written as the house's reading of romantic love as something that keeps beginning again. Benzoin, cistus and davana open it resinous and faintly herbal, laurel and orange blossom absolute run through the warm bread in the middle, and rum, vanilla absolute, cocoa, patchouli and amber wood carry it out. Reviewers keep calling it autumn in a bottle. "Warm bread, dark rum and vanilla - a fragrance that behaves like a kitchen on a cold day."

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She Was An Anomaly by Etat Libre d'Orange is a woody musk eau de parfum for women and men - Daniela Andrier's answer to an AI brief, written after Givaudan's Carto proposed an overdose of two materials she then had to make wearable. Green tangerine flickers at the top, iris, vanilla orchid and a white flower accord sit in the middle, and sandalwood, cedarwood, ambergris and a great deal of musk do the rest. It reads less like a perfume than like very clean skin. "An almost transparent fragrance - the smell of skin that smells of nothing at all, done on purpose."

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Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade by Etat Libre d'Orange is an oriental resinous eau de parfum for women and men - one raw material, labdanum, examined from every angle by Quentin Bisch, who built it around a note he had spent his career avoiding. There is no pyramid and no development to wait for: the resin arrives sticky, smoky and faintly animalic, turns ambery and balsamic on skin, and stays there for hours. Reviewers keep reaching for the same image, an old stone church with the doors shut. "A single ode to labdanum - passion, strength and audacity, with nothing hiding behind it."

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Soul Of My Soul is a captivating and harmonious Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men, crafted to evoke warmth, depth, and sensuality. This enchanting scent weaves smoky incense, soft florals, creamy woods, and sweet resins into a mesmerizing and timeless composition. "A divine fusion of incense, suede, and vanilla, embodying passion and serenity."

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Fat Electrician is a bold and unconventional Oriental Woody fragrance for men, designed to blend modernity with timeless depth. This unique scent fuses smoky vetiver, creamy sweetness, and resinous warmth to create a charismatic and memorable composition. "A daring interplay of vetiver, sweetness, and resin, embodying wit and sophistication."

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 Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange is a bold and mysterious Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. This scent is a tribute to the allure and intrigue of spices, evoking the power of ancient trade routes and the mystique of the East. It opens with the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom, setting the tone for a captivating journey. The heart reveals a sensual blend of Turkish rose and the zesty heat of ginger, adding complexity and depth. The base is anchored by smoky incense, creating a rich, exotic, and long-lasting trail.

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Sous Le Pont Mirabeau by Etat Libre d'Orange is a refreshing and poetic Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Inspired by the timeless beauty of the Mirabeau Bridge and the flowing Seine River, this scent captures the essence of urban elegance meeting natural serenity. It opens with a vibrant blend of fig leaf, pink pepper, bergamot, and elemi, evoking a crisp and green freshness. The heart introduces a watery and airy accord with sea notes, ozonic nuances, violet, and smoky olibanum. The base is warm and grounding with creamy sandalwood, musk, Orcanox"™, cedar, and a touch of sweet vanilla, creating a sophisticated and harmonious dry down.

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Remarkable People by Etat Libre d'Orange is a vibrant and celebratory Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Created by Cecile Matton, it opens with a sparkling blend of grapefruit, champagne, and cardamom. The heart features an intriguing mix of black pepper, curry tree, and jasmine, while the base grounds the fragrance with creamy sandalwood, lorenox, and warm labdanum.

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Frustration by Etat Libre d'Orange is a warm, addictive fragrance for women and men. It opens with rich rum, spicy cinnamon, and earthy cumin. The heart is a decadent blend of vanilla, vanilla absolute, and labdanum, while the base features roasted chestnut, smoky bourbon vetiver, and guaiacol for a sensual finish.

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Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and innovative Woody Aromatic fragrance designed for both women and men. Crafted by Quentin Bisch, it opens with a bold interplay of cumin, crisp apple, and sweet litchi. A heart of rose, honey, and jasmine lends an elegant floral depth, while the base of akigalawood, patchouli, and musk grounds the composition with warmth and sensuality.

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