Etat Libre d'Orange Remarkable People Eau de Parfum 100ml is a celebratory unisex spicy-oriental from the Parisian niche house, composed by Cecile Matton and launched in 2015. The bottle opens on a sparkling toast of grapefruit, champagne and cardamom, develops through a warm-but-bright heart of black pepper, curry tree and jasmine, and dries down on sandalwood, labdanum and a soft "Lorenox" (Givaudan's woody-amber molecule) base.
About Etat Libre d'Orange
Etat Libre d'Orange is a French niche fragrance house founded in Paris in 2006 by Etienne de Swardt, internationally known for its provocative, unconventional and often boundary-pushing perfumery. The brand's compositions — Sécrétions Magnifiques, Like This, Vierges et Toreros — have built it a reputation as one of the most fearless modern niche houses. Remarkable People is one of its more accessible chapters, conceived as a tribute to people who do extraordinary things.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Grapefruit, Champagne, Cardamom
- Heart: Black Pepper, Curry Tree, Jasmine
- Base: Sandalwood, Lorenox (woody-amber), Labdanum
Olfactory family: Spicy Oriental | Launched: 2015 | Perfumer: Cecile Matton | Gender: Unisex
The story behind Remarkable People
Etat Libre d'Orange describes Remarkable People as a "tribute to those whose courage, creativity or kindness change the world around them" — and the composition mirrors that idea with a celebratory, almost-toast-with-champagne opening. The curry tree note in the heart is unusual in mainstream perfumery, lending a slightly green-spicy, herbal accent that keeps the fragrance from feeling conventional. The Lorenox-and-labdanum drydown gives it warmth and "skin in the sun" character.
Who it's for
For experienced fragrance lovers who appreciate niche, characterful unisex compositions and aren't looking for "easy" daytime wear. Natural territory for fans of Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée, Ormonde Jayne Champaca or Diptyque Eau Capitale. The sandalwood-and-amber drydown gives it autumn-and-winter character, while the grapefruit-and-cardamom opening keeps it appropriate year-round.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Parfum from a niche house known for high-quality concentrations, expect moderate-to-strong projection in the first one to two hours and a soft, spicy-woody skin scent that lingers six to eight hours.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Etat Libre d'Orange
- Year: 2015
- Perfumer: Cecile Matton
- Made in: France
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