What are Etat Libre D’Orange perfumes and why are they considered so special? Etat Libre D’Orange was started by South African born, French creative director Etienne de Swardt who left his corporate career at LVMH and launched the “Free State of Orange” in 2006. They are unique, imaginative fragrances to the market and push the limits of perfumery, created by world famous perfumers. Often inspired by movies and novels, many of the names are daring but the 53 scents in the brand’s collection are distinctive, yet easy to wear.
We chose seven Etat Libre D’Orange Perfumes to get you started:
Etat Libre D’Orange Your or Someone Like You
Don’t know where to begin? Try the bestselling You or Someone Like You has a cool, crisp floral vibe which is clean and fresh. Using a mint note to balance luminous white flowers, the drydown is a honeyed jasmine and rosy musk. Easy to wear and a compliment getter.
Recommended related fragrances: Fils de Dieu, Clean Reserve Velvet Flora, Aromatics Elixir by Clinique
Etat Libre D’Orange Eau de Protection
2024 is the Year of the Dragon and a great time to buy Etat Libre D’Orange Eau de Protection, created for the Spanish actress Rossy di Palma who is known for her dragon tattoo and love of roses. Bulgarian rose is deep and rich, emboldened by bergamot, ginger, and black pepper. Incense weaves throughout and chocolate adds sweetness, hinting at rose’s mysterious dark secrets.
Recommended related fragrances: Portrait of a Lady, Roses de Chloe, Ed Hardy Roses & Daggers
Etat Libre D’Orange I Am Trash Les Fleurs Du Dechet
The name might suggest rotten fruit or vegetables, but I am Trash is a wonderful fruity/woody scent that uses upcycled materials and celebrates a more responsible use of natural resources. Six of the ingredients of Etat Libre D’Orange I Am Trash are upcycled, most notably the Apple (derived from fruit waste of the juice industry), Rose (rose petals distilled for a second time), and Cedarwood (a second distillation of cedar wood chips, before they are turned into fuel). Blended in I am Trash are tangerine, orange and strawberries. The overall result is nothing short of delicious.
Recommended related fragrances: DKNY Golden Delicious, Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia, Etat Libre D’Orange Eau de Protection
Etat Libre D’Orange Jasmin et Cigarette
Jasmin et Cigarette is glamourous and has a vintage vibe. Jasmine and tobacco are paired to capture the allure of Old Hollywood. Complex and multi-faceted, this Etat Libre D’Orange perfume is moist and green one moment, then radiating the sophisticated jasmine, the next. The “cigarette” is the tobacco note that adds a gentle smokiness. Great for date night.
Recommended related fragrances: Michael Kors Glam Jasmine, She was an Anomaly, Fils de Dieu
Remarkable People
Get ready to party 24/7 with Etat Libre D’Orange Remarkable People, a feel-good perfume guaranteed to make you smile. It opens like a cool sip of pink champagne. There’s a touch of delicious fruit that enhances this sparkling, effervescent boozy perfume.
Recommended related fragrances: Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse, Demeter Champagne Brut, Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet
Etat Libre D’Orange Like This
How do you make a celebrity perfume that stands out? Like This…Originally created for the Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, Etat Libre Like This is as fascinating as the Oscar award-winning actress, with ginger and immortelle and the surprise of a pumpkin note. Etat Libre D’Orange Like This is wonderful to wear during the fall and cooler weather.
Recommended related fragrances: Demeter Fresh Ginger, Montale Orange Flowers, Etat Libre D’Orange Cologne
Etat Libre D’Orange Une Amourette Roland Mouret
Fashion and fragrance go hand in hand, and Une Amourette is a perfect example of what happens when attention is paid to every detail. Fashion Designer Roland Mouret met Etat Libre D’Orange founder Etienne de Swardt in Paris and they decide to collaborate on Une Amourette. The opening notes are perfectly stitched with a sweet Grand Marnier liqueur and neroli mixed with powdery iris. Woods, patchouli and spices strut in as vanilla takes a turn. Chic and seductive, this is a show stopper scent and unforgettable.
Recommended related fragrances: Versace Woman Etat Libre D’Orange Divin Enfant, Gabrielle by Chanel
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