Putain des Palaces
Putain des Palaces by Etat Libre d'Orange is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin, ginger and raspberry, moves into iris, rose and rice powder and dries down to tonka bean, sandalwood and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.
- Raspberry Tart, jammy and slightly fuzzy. Very popular in modern sweet scents.
Heart
- Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Rice Powder Dry, soft and clean. Skin-like and very quiet.
Dry-down
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
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- Victoria's Secret Tease Candy Noir
- Givenchy Dahlia Noir
- Lattafa Eclaire
- Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana
- Houbigant Essence Rare
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