État Libre d'Orange 2023 EDP

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Clean Suede

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État Libre d'Orange Clean Suede is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Clean Suede opens with Lemon and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Birch, Pine, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Suede and Vanilla. État Libre d'Orange's Clean Suede carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This "clean" leather scent gets wildly conflicting reactions; some find it a delightful, modern take on suede, while others recoil at its industrial, almost off-putting synthetic edge. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with debates raging about its identity and its much-discussed rebranding.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Cozy
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Clean Suede Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes58%
Lemon42%
Heartas listed
Birch35%
Pine34%
Pepper31%
Baseas listed
Suede58%
Vanilla42%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and generally 'clean' profile make it surprisingly versatile for office wear, despite some finding it too polarising. It's too unique and intimate for very formal settings, but its unique character lends itself well to dates and casual outings where a statement is desired without being overpowering.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

Clean Suede opens with a sharp, bright aldehyde and lemon burst, quickly giving way to a smooth, almost polished suede heart. Hints of piquant pepper, fresh pine, and smoky birch weave through, adding an unexpected woody complexity. The drydown settles into a soft, slightly creamy vanilla that rounds out the leathery facets, creating a scent that's both pristine and subtly sensual.

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Where to buy

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