État Libre d'Orange 2009 EDT

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Rossy de Palma de Protection

by Antoine Lie , Antoine Maisondieu

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État Libre d'Orange Rossy de Palma de Protection is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Antoine Lie and Antoine Maisondieu. Rossy de Palma de Protection opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Patchouli, Benzoin, and Incense. État Libre d'Orange's Rossy de Palma de Protection carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive rose fragrance, with some finding its metallic edge fascinatingly 'bloody' or 'wicked', while others are put off by its intensity. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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Rossy de Palma de Protection Eau de Toilette 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 Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and unique, sometimes challenging character make it less suitable for office wear. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, often described as 'dark' or 'romantic', makes it perfect for dates and evening events. Casual wear is possible if applied lightly, and it's too intense for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Rossy de Palma de Protection opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of ginger and pepper, quickly joined by a vibrant, almost metallic rose. Geranium adds a green, slightly herbaceous facet, deepening the floral heart. As it settles, a dark, earthy base emerges with patchouli and smoky incense, softened by a whisper of cacao, creating a mysterious and complex rose experience.

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