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 musk-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Soft
  • Gourmand
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Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver 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:
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.

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

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

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.

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