État Libre d'Orange 2023 Edp

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Clean Suede

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

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 6%
Fruity 1%
Green 5%
Sweet 16%
Warm 16%
Woody 19%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 28%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.