État Libre d'Orange

The Ghost in the Shell

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The Ghost in the Shell, signed État Libre d'Orange, is a sunny and light citrus fragrance. It opens on aquatic notes and yuzu and reveals jasmine and mugane at its heart.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Aquatic notes · Yuzu

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Jasmine · Mugane

  3. Base Several hours

    Jasmine · Mugane

What its composition says

  • Only 4 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
  • Mugane: no other perfume page lists it — of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue, The Ghost in the Shell is the only one to use this material.
  • Jasmine: conversely, a material of the common core — 26% of the catalogue contains it.
  • Floral, marine and citrus: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 1 of 4.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Low
3 to 5 h estimated on skin
Projection Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
  • Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.

Strengths

  • Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
  • Immediate freshness, easy to wear and to give.

Avoid if…

  • you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.

The success of The Ghost in the Shell 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.

Our picks

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