État Libre d'Orange 2012 EDP

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The Afternoon of a Faun

by Ralf Schwieger

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État Libre d'Orange The Afternoon of a Faun is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Ralf Schwieger. The Afternoon of a Faun opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Oakmoss, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Benzoin, and Myrrh. État Libre d'Orange's The Afternoon of a Faun carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet utterly captivating, The Afternoon of a Faun is perfume as art, a wild, melancholic chypre that's either a bewitching forest floor or a 'wet dog' disaster, with no middle ground.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Earthy
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Warm
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The Afternoon of a Faun 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinct, complex profile make it less suited for an office. However, its unique elegance and warmth are well-received for dates, and the blend of classic and modern makes it surprisingly versatile for both dressed-up and thoughtful casual wear.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Step into a sun-dappled, overgrown garden with this unique number. It opens with a bright spark of bergamot, quickly joined by an earthy rose, then plunges into a rich, complex heart of resinous immortelle, warm spices like cinnamon, and deeply grounding oakmoss. Myrrh and leather lend a mysterious, almost animalic quality, settling into a sophisticated, mossy-amber drydown that feels both ancient and vividly alive.

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