Statement

État Libre d'Orange 2009 EDP

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Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver

by Antoine Maisondieu

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État Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Antoine Maisondieu. Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver settles into a heart of Cream, Olive, Marron Glace, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, and Opoponax. État Libre d'Orange's Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some find it a sweet, creamy vetiver dream, a 'vetiver perfected'. Others get burnt wires, an 'electrical fire', or 'gag-worthy gin'. Utterly divisive, but undeniably unforgettable.
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Soft
  • Gourmand
Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Woody
82%
Vanilla
72%
Aromatic
60%
Nutty
55%
Amber
54%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its unique, often 'burnt wire' or 'rubber' facets, combined with a creamy sweetness, make it too idiosyncratic for formal events or the gym. However, its intimate projection and intriguing character suit casual outings and close encounters like dates, where its complexity can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

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About

Fat Electrician opens with a perplexing blend: a sweet, almost gourmand hit of marron glace and vanilla that quickly mingles with earthy vetiver. As it settles, a creamy undertone emerges, softened by myrrh and opoponax, while a peculiar, almost static quality, like warm plastic or subtle smoke, persistently weaves through, creating an avant-garde yet comforting scent profile.