État Libre d'Orange 2022 EDP

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Frustration

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État Libre d'Orange Frustration is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Frustration opens with Cinnamon, Cumin, and Rum, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Chestnut, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. État Libre d'Orange's Frustration carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

État Libre d'Orange Frustration genuinely lives up to its name, proving to be a polarising blend. While some find it a cosy, deeply satisfying gourmand with an addictive nutty vanilla, others are utterly repelled by its intensity, likening it to rancid butter, peanut butter, or even burning tyres. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely sample.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Modern
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Frustration Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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 Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This is a strong, sweet, and often boozy scent according to reviews, making it less suitable for office wear. Its cosy and sensual nature, combined with good longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for dates and evening casual outings, particularly in colder weather.

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

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

Frustration is a boozy, warm gourmand that plunges you into a rich, complex scent story. It opens with an immediate hit of rum, spiced with cinnamon and a hint of cumin, which quickly evolves into a nutty embrace of chestnut and creamy vanilla. The drydown settles into an earthy, woody base with guaiac wood and vetiver, retaining a comforting balsamic sweetness. It's a scent that balances edible warmth with intriguing depth.

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