État Libre d'Orange

Soul of My Soul

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With Soul of My Soul, État Libre d'Orange composes an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot and incense, reveals iris and rose at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Bergamot · Incense

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Iris · Rose

  3. Base Several hours

    Sandalwood

Heart notes

Base notes

What its composition says

  • Only 5 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
  • 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 1 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Bergamot: its most used material, present in 43% of the perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Floral, woody and citrus: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 2 of 5.

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

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

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 Soul of My Soul 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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