État Libre d'Orange 2012 EDP

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Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes

by Ralf Schwieger

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État Libre d'Orange Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Ralf Schwieger. Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes opens with Shiso, Lime, Ginger, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rice, Jasmine, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Vetiver. État Libre d'Orange's Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is ELDO at its most divisive: a fresh yet creamy aromatic that's either an exotic holiday in a bottle or a Thai street food toilet freshener. If you're after unique, this delivers, but sample first - it's definitely not for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Gourmand
Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes 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 Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its unique, aromatic profile with prominent rice and coconut, combined with moderate sillage and longevity mentioned in reviews, makes it quite versatile for casual wear and dates. However, its unusual, sometimes food-like character and lack of strong projection limit its suitability for formal settings or sports, and it leans less office-friendly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Imagine a vibrant burst of lime and spicy ginger, softened by the delicate powderiness of basmati rice and the creamy sweetness of coconut. As it settles, a clean rose and jasmine emerge, underpinned by warm cardamom and cinnamon. The drydown introduces a subtle, intriguing hint of leather and musky amber, preventing it from veering too far into pure gourmand territory. It's a complex, ever-evolving scent that is simultaneously fresh, spicy, and comforting.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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