État Libre d'Orange 2024 EDP

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Story of Your Life

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État Libre d'Orange Story of Your Life is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Story of Your Life opens with Davana and Benzoin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Bread, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Woody Notes, Amber, and Patchouli. État Libre d'Orange's Story of Your Life carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. A deeply divisive scent with a love-it-or-hate-it bread note. Some find it a comforting, boozy gourmand, while others recoil from what they describe as 'bile-soaked moldy bread' or 'medicinal'. Approach with extreme caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Energetic
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Story of Your Life Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Benzoin51%
Davana49%
Heartas listed
Bread67%
Orange Blossom33%
Baseas listed
Vanilla19%
Rum19%
Woody Notes18%
Amber16%
Cacao Pod16%
Patchouli12%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique, gourmand-leaning character make it too assertive for office wear, but perfect for date nights where its warmth and boozy sweetness can shine. The cozy, comforting nature makes it suitable for casual wear, especially in colder weather, while it's much too heavy 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Story of Your Life opens with a curious herbal tang from davana and the balsamic sweetness of benzoin, quickly giving way to the polarising heart of fresh-baked bread and a subtle orange blossom. The drydown settles into a rich, warm blend of cacao, boozy rum, and deep woody notes, underpinned by earthy patchouli, creamy vanilla, and luxurious amber. It’s an intriguing journey, though not for everyone.

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