État Libre d'Orange 2006 EDP

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Antiheros

by Antoine Maisondieu

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État Libre d'Orange Antiheros is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Antoine Maisondieu. État Libre d'Orange's Antiheros carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a fiercely divisive scent for lavender lovers and haters alike. Some find it a stripped-back, natural take on the note, others a synthetic nightmare. Either way, it's a bold, no-nonsense lavender that certainly makes a statement - for better or worse.
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Antiheros Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, fresh character and moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, if applied lightly. However, its unpretentious and often-described 'simple' nature doesn't lend itself to formal events or romantic dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine crushing fresh lavender plants between your fingers, then rubbing them onto a warm, clean cedar plank. Antiheros opens with that raw, aromatic, and slightly astringent lavender, almost herbal in its intensity. As it dries, the initial sharpness mellows, revealing a clean, dry musk and a grounded cedar. It's a linear, straightforward scent, focusing on the natural facets of lavender without venturing into sweetness or heavy florals.

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