État Libre d'Orange 2015 EDP

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Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre

by Quentin Bisch

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État Libre d'Orange Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Quentin Bisch. Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre opens with Pepper, Galbanum, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Frankincense, and Geosmin, and dries down to a base of Calypsone, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. État Libre d'Orange's Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive marvel. Many adore its melancholic, atmospheric vibe, citing its rainy rose and earthy facets. Others, however, find it repulsive, describing it as 'peppery dirt' or 'farty rose'. Definitely not for a blind-buy-sample first, if you dare to step into its shadowy embrace.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Bold
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
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Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its unique, atmospheric nature and moderate sillage make it better suited for intimate settings like dates or introspective casual wear. It may be too polarizing or unconventional for general office wear, given the 'love it or hate it' community divide.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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 dewy rose garden under an overcast sky, just after a downpour. It opens with a sharp, peppery kick from blackcurrant and Pepperwood, quickly giving way to an 'electric' rose laced with Geosmin's wet earth and petrichor. Frankincense adds a clean, almost church-like incense, while aquatic Calypsone and modern Ambroxan provide an airy, ozonic lift to its deep vetiver and patchouli base. A truly unique rose, earthy and aquatic, for those who appreciate the somber and mysterious.

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