État Libre d'Orange 2006 EDP

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Eloge du Traitre

by Antoine Maisondieu

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État Libre d'Orange Eloge du Traitre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Antoine Maisondieu. État Libre d'Orange's Eloge du Traitre carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, masculine, and unapologetically bold, this one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterful forest ode, others a challenging, even unpleasant, assault on the senses. Definitely not for the faint of heart or those who crave mass appeal.
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Eloge du Traitre 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this isn't an office-friendly scent, risking being too 'in your face'. Its deep, green, and leathery profile leans towards cooler weather casual and date night wear, but it's too rugged for formal events and certainly not for sport.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opens with an intensely sharp, almost acrid blast of green, recalling pine needles, bay leaf, and bitter artemisia, like a walk through a damp, dark forest after the rain. As it settles, spicy clove and a hint of geranium emerge, creating a complex, aromatic heart. The drydown reveals a smoky, oily leather intertwined with earthy patchouli and a dark, musky depth, offering a sophisticated, almost melancholic warmth.

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