Cologne EDP 100ml

Etat Libre d’Orange has given us decadent, they’ve given us outrageous, and now they give us… nice.

This is ELdO’s homage to the concept of a modest cologne. Not an ordinary cologne, not a basic cologne. A proper cologne that achieves the perfection of simplicity.

The Cologne of Etat Libre d’Orange is a tender introduction to their sensual collection, a gentle initiation into their subversive world. This is an adaptable cologne that showers your body with a fresh joy. It’s whatever you want it to be, and you make it your own. It’s an easy pleasure, a scent for everyone, to splash on all over and wear everywhere. 

NOTES
Top: Lemon, Mandarin, Mint
Middle: Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
Base: Cedarwood, Patchouli essence Orpur®, Musk

PERFUMER
Etienne de Swardt

HOW IT WEARS
Cologne opens with a vivacious, vibrant, zesty burst of citrus – lemon and mandarin. These stay present the whole time this fragrance wears on the skin but just soften a little bit as the heart notes begin to appear. Fresh mint and white florals sweeten the composition a little bit, acting as the perfect background to the citrus opening. A plush, pillowy clean musk awaits in the dry down, which helps the fragrance to last while also aiding in its lovely soft projection. 

LORE LOVES 
We love the simplicity of Cologne, it is exactly what it purports to be – a modern take on a classic cologne. It kind of reminds us of 4711, but what makes it different is that molecular musk in the base, which is what helps it to actually last (in contrast to the citrus colognes of yesterday). It’s something you can just spray on and go – it’s clean, refreshing, and very approachable feeling. Perfect for everyday or office wear, as a layering tool, or if you just want to keep things simple!

ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded by Etienne de Swardt in 2006, Etat Libre d’Orange is an ambitious, audacious perfume house. Its name meaning “Free Orange State” in French, this is a house with an emphasis on originality, audacity, authenticity and freedom of expression. Each of Etat Libre d’Orange’s offerings is uncompromisingly surprising and knows no constraints in terms of creativity nor raw materials.
A perfumer for LVMH for many years before going rogue, Etienne de Swardt founded Etat Libre d’Orange with a view to turn the commercial fragrance industry on its head. Its launch certainly made waves, not only due to the raunchy fragrance names, but for the compositions themselves. 
Read any review of Etat Libre d’Orange online and you will see a wide range of opinions, from disgusted to delighted, from aroused to inspired. We are obsessed with the daring whimsy of this fragrance house and so excited to have it at Lore!

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