État Libre d'Orange 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

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 an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-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.
  • Mysterious
  • Earthy
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Warm
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
87%
Herbal
72%
Sweet
70%
Mossy
65%
Earthy
64%

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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.

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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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