État Libre d'Orange
She Was an Anomaly
She Was an Anomaly, signed État Libre d'Orange, is a deep and sensual amber fragrance. It opens on mandarin and rests on a base of white musk, sandalwood and ambroxan.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Mandarin
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
White musk · Sandalwood · Ambroxan
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Base Several hours
White musk · Sandalwood · Ambroxan
Top notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- Only 4 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- Ambroxan: barely 4.5% of the catalogue contains it, which makes it the rarest material in its palette.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Citrus, musky, woody and amber: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 1 of 4.
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
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °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 She Was an Anomaly 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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