Experimentum Crucis
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with lychee, apple and cumin, moves into rose, jasmine and honey and dries down to akigalawood, patchouli and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lychee Rosy, watery and delicate. Sweet without being heavy.
- Apple Crunchy and tart or soft and red, depending on the treatment.
- Cumin Warm, spicy and unmistakably sweaty. Divides rooms.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Honey Sweet, waxy and slightly animalic. Can smell dirty in large doses.
Dry-down
- Akigalawood Patchouli with the earth taken out. Peppery, lightly spiced dry wood that makes a base feel expensive.
- 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.
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