Etat Libre d'Orange Rien

Etat Libre d'Orange Rien — aldehydes slice through dense leather, incense and styrax; iris and rose sharpen the contrast while cumin, oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum keep it uncompromisingly dark.

Profile: Woody chypre.

Notes: Leather, aldehydes, incense, styrax, patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum, amber, iris, cumin, black pepper, rose.

Evolution: Aldehydes, rose and iris cut through leather, incense, styrax and cumin, grounded by patchouli, oakmoss, labdanum and amber.

Best for: Rien is for the uncompromising aesthete who likes perfume to feel confrontational, architectural and slightly feral. It suits a cold night, brutalist interiors or experimental theatre; aldehydes slice through leather, incense, cumin and moss, so anyone seeking smooth, agreeable warmth may find the tension exhausting.

Origin: France.

Longevity: 10–14 hours.