État Libre d'Orange
500 Years
500 Years, signed État Libre d'Orange, is an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot, reveals rose, oud and geranium at its heart and rests on a base of amberwood, patchouli and leather.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Rose · Oud · Geranium
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Base Several hours
Amberwood · Patchouli · Leather
What its composition says
- 3 materials in the base for 1 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
- Amberwood: a niche material, declared by only 18 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Woody, floral, citrus and leather: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Generous
fills a room
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of 500 Years by État Libre d'Orange comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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