État Libre d'Orange
Cologne
Cologne is an ample and textured woody fragrance signed État Libre d'Orange. It opens on lemon, mandarin and mint, reveals magnolia, orange blossom and jasmine at its heart and rests on a base of cedar, patchouli and white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Lemon · Mandarin · Mint
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Magnolia · Orange blossom · Jasmine
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Base Several hours
Cedar · Patchouli · White musk
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Magnolia: its rarest material, which only 40 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 50.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, citrus, woody, aromatic and musky: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 3 of 9.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Cologne 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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