ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

EAU DE PROTECTION

Name: EAU DE PROTECTION
Brand: ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE
Price: 190.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$190

Description

Eau de Protection by Etat Libre d'Orange presents a dramatic and multifaceted rose, a collaboration with actress Rossy de Palma. It opens with a vibrant, spicy kick of ginger, bitter orange, and black pepper, immediately setting an intriguing tone. As it develops, a rich Turkish rose emerges, intertwined with the delicate sweetness of jasmine and the powdery warmth of heliotrope, creating a complex floral heart. The fragrance settles into a deep, resinous base of patchouli, benzoin, and tonka bean, often revealing hints of incense and cacao, giving it a confident and edgy finish that lingers beautifully on the skin. Perfumers: Antoine Lie and Antoine Maisondieu

Scent Profile

Floral

Spicy

Woody

Amber

Rose

Notes

Top Notes

Ginger

Bitter Orange

Black Pepper

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Rose

Jasmine

Heliotrope

Geranium

Base Notes

Patchouli

Benzoin

Tonka Bean

Incense

Cacao

About ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

État Libre d'Orange is a Paris-based perfume house founded in 2006 by Etienne de Swardt, inspired by the Orange Free State of his South African birthplace, embodying freedom, audacity, and independence from conventional perfumery norms. The brand is renowned for its provocative, subversive fragrances with unexpected compositions, ironic names, and high-quality ingredients that blend luxury with bold, passionate storytelling to challenge social boundaries and evoke personal expression. Its signature style prioritizes olfactory innovation over packaging, offering aspirational scents that are elegant yet irreverent, appealing to fragrance enthusiasts seeking originality and authenticity.

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Perfumer

Antoine Lie

Antoine Lie is a French perfumer renowned for his bold, experimental creations that push the boundaries of contemporary perfumery. Trained at ISIPCA and having worked with Givaudan and Takasago, he has crafted standout fragrances for brands like Comme des Garçons, Etat Libre d’Orange, Amouage, and A Lab on Fire, earning acclaim for his edgy, emotional, and thought-provoking style.

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Reviews

4.5

Excellent35 reviews

ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

4.5/5 • 35 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Eau de Protection as a unique and unconventional take on rose, appreciating its complex spicy-floral development. Many find it to be a versatile scent that works well across different seasons and occasions, offering an intriguing and artistic experience.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many note its good longevity, with some experiencing it lasting up to 12 hours, and a moderate projection that creates a noticeable aura.

Versatile appeal: It's frequently praised as an all-weather fragrance, suitable for both day and night, and particularly fitting for transitional seasons.

Quality composition: The blend is often highlighted for its uniqueness, offering a deep, almost smoky rose with a metallic glint from the ginger, and a well-executed evolution from opening to dry down.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers wish for stronger projection, feeling it can be a more intimate scent rather than one that fills a room.

Situational drawback: The 'cold' or 'incense-y' aspects, while appreciated by many, might not appeal to those who prefer warmer or sweeter rose interpretations.

Comparisons

Similar to a 'hot rich vampire': Reviewers have likened its character to a mysterious, elegant, and slightly dark presence.

Reminds reviewers of 'cola bottle sweets': The opening has been noted by some to have a playful, almost fizzy quality reminiscent of these candies.

Reminds reviewers of Cher in 'If I Could Turn Back Time' music video: It evokes a confident, edgy, and dramatic persona.