Etat Libre d’Orange is an ambitious, audacious, passionate and exuberant perfumery brand. It was founded by Etienne de Swardt and named after its birthplace, an ancient autonomous sovereign republic in South Africa, first inhabited by the royal family of the Netherlands.
A land of beauty, culture contrasts and feelings. A savage and unpredictable place, independent and unrestrained. Even though it ended in 1902 its attitude lives on at this brand.
This brand offers elegant, provocative and luxurious perfumes. Creations that break the rules symbolizing freedom of expression, an idea represented also by the brand’s logo. Moreover, in the elaboration process there are no restrictions on creativity, raw materials or expense.
Etat Libre d’Orange, a declaration of independence.
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Description
ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE
Olfactory Notes
Ingredients
From the bottom of the matter, rise up.
MERGER OF THE MATTER, BIRTH OF THE SPIRIT.
It is a night of pale moonlight, a night toward the end of the 20th century, a night when the old world is ending and the new one is beginning. It is a night when one trembles to boldly lower the sacred cross against the heart, to aid in the passage to fatherhood.
So, as a crucifix, that night I pick up Hyperion, a novel by Dan Simmons. This is a masterful science fiction saga that celebrates the infinite legend of the French Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who was a 20th-century researcher, paleontologist, theologian and philosopher.
And I read, pacified, until the reflections of the dawn, until the first golden rays of the East. I read the future of man, the celebration of transhumanism and the qualitative leap of humanity enhanced by machine. I have rarely loved a book this much, I have rarely loved a thinker this much.
I read that night what a man thought he saw in the tombs of time.
I am a lover of words in the service of materials when they come together to make poetry in the bottom of our bottles; thus, a few years ago, I bring up the work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to one of the last living vestiges of the triumphant 20th century, and I ask him: - "Then Teilhard de Chardin, precursor of genius?" A look, a silence and for the answer four unexpected words, four words whispered by my father: "GHOST IN THE SHELL".
This is the act of birth that makes the spirit of perfume. The rest is poetry to live on the skin.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin died in 1955, but his spirit continues to travel. This fragrance extends it through an alliance with the Japanese artist Shirow Masamune to transcend the spirit of Earth.
By mixing biotech and natural materials, this perfume silently celebrates the wake of the future and also whispers of a day to come, by providence or chance, when humanity is reunited and organized. A day when all consciousness is summoned by the infosphere to constitute a superior being and pass from the inert to the living. As the molecules assemble to make the living, we will then make a qualitative leap that becomes the starting point and arrival of transhumanism.
This perfume is the future. It comes to us from the 20th century.
The Ghost in the Shell, a perfume that speaks of the human phenomenon and its paradox, a perfume to wear on oneself ab libitum, at one’s pleasure. A perfume as a propagation towards the other, that makes you the axis and the arrow of evolution; modern, indeed! From the bottom of the matter, rise up.
Etienne de Swardt
MAIN NOTES
Top notes: Aqual™, Yuzu HE, Hexyl Acetate (MANE Biotech)
Heart notes: Jasmin absolute, Mugane™, Milky Skin Accord
Base notes: Moss Accord, Vinyl Gaiacol (MANE Biotech), Orcanox™
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Product features:
- FRAGRANCE: Ladies Fragrance, Man Fragrance
- MAN: Man Fragrance
- Fragrance Type: Eau de Perfume, Signature Perfumes
- Smell Profile: Floral
- FORMAT: Spray
Product Reference: #321802
Top Notes: The initial impression is a burst of freshness, combining the bright, citrusy aroma of Yuzu HE with the aquatic, transparent quality of Aqual™. A subtle, fruity sweetness from Hexyl Acetate adds a modern, almost futuristic touch.
Heart Notes: As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals a captivating floralcy with the rich, sensual presence of Jasmin absolute. This is intertwined with the innovative Mugane™, likely contributing a metallic or mineral nuance, and a comforting, soft Milky Skin Accord, creating a unique and intriguing juxtaposition.
Base Notes: The lingering dry down is an earthy and grounding blend, featuring the depth of a Moss Accord. Vinyl Gaiacol adds a slightly smoky, leathery, and warm dimension, while Orcanox™ contributes a powerful, musky, and ambery warmth, providing a lasting and memorable trail.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol. WARNINGS: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Discontinue use if irritation or rash appears. Keep out of reach of children. Flammable. Do not spray near open flame or heat. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. May cause photosensitivity. It is advisable to test on a small area of skin before applying liberally. Individual reactions to fragrance ingredients can vary.