État Libre d'Orange 2019 EDP

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She Was An Anomaly

by Daniela Andrier

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État Libre d'Orange She Was An Anomaly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Daniela Andrier. She Was An Anomaly opens with Tangerine, settles into a heart of Orchid, Incense, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. État Libre d'Orange's She Was An Anomaly carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and enigmatic, She Was An Anomaly is a subtle paradox: a 'your skin but better' scent with an unsettling, yet often adored, synthetic edge. Its elusive nature means you'll either love its quiet charm or wonder if it even exists.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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She Was An Anomaly Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine100%
Heartas listed
Orchid38%
Incense32%
Plum30%
Baseas listed
Musk42%
Sandalwood34%
Amber24%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, especially when a 'skin scent' is desired. It's less suited for formal events or sport due to its gentle nature and lack of powerful projection.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

This is a clean, powdery musk, deceptively simple yet complex. A fleeting hint of tangerine brightens the opening, quickly settling into a soft, cosmetic-like blend of orchid and plum, all underpinned by gentle incense. The dry down is a comforting, warm skin scent of sandalwood and amber, with a unique, almost plasticky or new-item freshness that keeps it intriguing and distinctly 'anomaly-esque'.

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