État Libre d'Orange 2007 EDP

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Eau de Protection

by Antoine Lie , Antoine Maisondieu

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État Libre d'Orange Eau de Protection is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Antoine Lie and Antoine Maisondieu. Eau de Protection opens with Bitter Orange, Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. État Libre d'Orange's Eau de Protection carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your grandma's rose. Eau de Protection is a divisive, gothic, metallic-edged rose that some adore for its unique bold character, while others find it unsettling or just plain weird. Definitely sample first, it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
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Eau de Protection 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate sillage and good longevity, Eau de Protection is versatile but leans away from purely casual or sport environments. Its complex, dark rose character makes it suitable for date nights or formal events, though perhaps a bit too bold for a conservative office.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CITRAL, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

A striking opening of sharp ginger, black pepper, and bitter orange cuts through a dark, jammy rose heart. As it settles, a dry, almost metallic rose emerges, complemented by an earthy patchouli and a hint of creamy sweetness from benzoin and tonka bean, giving it a mysterious, complex depth. It’s a thorny, vibrant rose with a gothic undercurrent.

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