3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml

1.7 fl. oz. - 50ml

ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

I AM TRASH

Name: I AM TRASH
Brand: ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE
Price: 190.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$190

Description

I Am Trash by Etat Libre d'Orange is a surprisingly wearable fragrance that challenges perceptions by transforming discarded elements into something beautiful. It opens with a vibrant, realistic apple note, brightened by citrus and intertwined with a delicate rose and sweet strawberry. As it develops, the scent settles into a warm, woody base, featuring clean musks and creamy sandalwood, creating a smooth and comfortable experience. This fragrance is a testament to finding beauty in the unexpected, offering a fresh and intriguing aroma that defies its provocative name. Perfumer: Daniela Andrier

Scent Profile

Fruity

Floral

Woody

Oriental

Notes

Top Notes

Apple

Bitter Orange

Lemongrass

Green Mandarin

Middle Notes

Rose

Iso E Super

Strawberry

Base Notes

Atlas Cedar

Sandalore

Akigalawood

Sandalwood

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

Daniela Andrier

Daniela Andrier, born in 1964 in Heidelberg, Germany, studied philosophy at the Sorbonne before entering perfumery as an intern at Chanel in 1988 and training at the Roure Perfumery School, now part of Givaudan, where she serves as Master Perfumer. She has created iconic fragrances for brands including Prada (Les Infusions collection, Infusion d’Iris), Yves Saint Laurent (MYSLF), Maison Margiela (Untitled), Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, and others, blending sleek, intimate, and refined styles. In 2025, she received the TFF Lifetime Achievement Perfumer Award for her 40-year career.

Reviews

4.5

Excellent167 reviews

ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

4.5/5 • 167 reviews

Community Insights

Many reviewers find "I Am Trash" to be surprisingly pleasant and wearable, defying its provocative name with a fresh, fruity, and woody character. It's often praised for its unique concept of upcycled ingredients and its bright, clean aroma, though some note its moderate performance.

Pros

Versatile Appeal: It strikes a good balance between sweet and woodsy, making it suitable for various temperatures and occasions. It works perfectly for spring, offering a casual and outgoing vibe.

Quality Composition: The apple note is impressively realistic, evoking slightly bruised, natural fruit rather than artificial sweetness. Reviewers appreciate the natural-smelling ingredients, especially the apple.

Unique Concept: The fragrance is lauded for its innovative use of upcycled ingredients, turning 'waste' into beauty.

Cons

Performance Concerns: Some users report relatively short longevity, lasting only two to four hours with quiet projection.

Scent Profile Limitations: A few find the scent to be somewhat forgettable or lacking a strong standout quality. For some, the rose note can be too dominant, overshadowing other elements.