Cologne
Cologne by Etat Libre d'Orange is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with lemon, mandarin and mint, moves into magnolia, orange blossom and jasmine and dries down to cedarwood, patchouli and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Mint Cold and tingly. Great in small doses, toothpaste in large ones.
Heart
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
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