Etat Libre d'Orange - “Attaquer Le Soleil Marquis DE Sade” Review

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Attaquer Le Soleil Marquis DE Sade” Review

“Attaquer Le Soleil Marquis DE Sade” English: Attack The Sun – Marquis De Sade. One of my favorite from this house. It’s spice on steroids. It’s a holiday in a bottle only I can’t figure out which one so let’s go with all holidays in one bottle. The main note is cistus need I say more? For those who haven’t experienced cistus it is a soft, fruity smell with warm honey overtones. This has a musky…

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Etat Libre d'Orange - “Rien” Review

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Rien” Review

“Rien” This scent reminds me of remodeling old Victorian houses. It’s the pop of fragrance you get when you drill or cut into a 100 year old redwood door molding or staircase railing. It’s wood in stereo. Not strong but soft and subtle. Mid-day: Still all of the wood notes but softened. Longevity is good on this one. If you love the scent of remodeling old houses you’re going to enjoy this scent.

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Etat Libre d'Orange “Tom Of Finland” Review

Etat Libre d’Orange “Tom Of Finland” Review

“Tom Of Finland” This scent has an initial pop of latex rubber that you would find with fetish fashion clothing. Very creatively combined with notes of musk and suede. That initial note fades away rather quickly and what is underneath is a nice musky spicy men’s cologne. Longevity is ok on this although I did reapply for the evening. They have definitely captured the mystique, fun and fetish…

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House of Mancera Cologne Review. Coming soon.

We have received a new line of niche cologne to sample. The men’s discovery collection from the house of Mancera Paris, France.

Short history.

Pierre Montale gives birth to the Mancera house. This is the beginning of a unique collaboration between a father and his daughter. Founded 2008

I sample one cologne a day, all day, so you don’t have to. I will report on changes on throughout the day,…

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Etat Libre d'Orange “Archives 69” Reviewers

Etat Libre d’Orange “Archives 69” Reviewers

“Archives 69”Top note: Citrus musk. Underneath: Complex notes, patchouli, camphor. This has a dual personality. It is the most unisex scent I have tried. I’m a guy and I feel very comfortable rock’n this even though it feels like it’s halfway to perfume. Here’s my interesting thought on Archives 69: why choose? If you’re a little confused about you’re identify right now, you’re going to enjoy…

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Rich Hippie “Nirvana”

“Nirvana”All organic fragrance for women and men. Top note:, Sandalwood. Underneath: Bay leaf and bergamot. We sampled Rich Hippie at the Aira in Las Vegas several years ago and we were impressed. It is a California house in tandem with “Nature Girl”. The product is 100% natural and chemical free. I have purchased a few scents from Rich Hippie and my favorite is “Nirvana”. This scent takes me to…

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Etat Libre d'Orange “Divin Enfant” Review

Etat Libre d’Orange “Divin Enfant” Review

“Divin Enfant” English: Divine Child.

Top Notes: Candy, marshmallow. Underneath: Tobacco and musk. My Take: I put this on and immediately think of Pez and cotton candy. I had to check that the spot I sprayed it was not sticky from sugar. Sweet in a subtle way with the contrast of musky tobacco. It’s like a kid who’s too young to smoke walking through the town square with a cigarette like a…

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Etat Libre d’Orange – “Like this” Review “Like this”. Top note Ginger/Rose. Body: Moroccan neroli, vetiver wood, musk. Fresh youthful playful autumn unisex fragrance.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Remarkable People” Review “Remarkable People” sample. Top note is very masculine, musky spicy. Underneath Grapefruit, champagne and, sandalwood. Mid-day top note changed to new leather and that was a super cool surprise.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Fat Electrician” Review “Fat Electrician” Top notes: Cedar Vetiver warm wood tones chestnut cream, olive leaves, myrrh, vanilla. My take: Imagine going into a museum and opening an ancient chest of cedar drawers and there’s something naughty inside.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Cologne” Review “Cologne” Top notes are citrus orange blossom and spice. Underneath: bergamot and musk. Mid-day: This is going to sound strange but “Cologne” is bringing back pleasant childhood memory’s for me.

Etat Libre d’Orange – Dangerous complicity "Dangerous complicity” Top note sweet rum ginger, spice. Underneath leather with a delicate blend of complexity. If you’re goal is to attract an American female or male then this is the correct blend.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Putain Des Palaces” “Putain Des Palaces” English: Fucking Palaces. Yes it is described as a fragrance for the femme fatale but I’m rock’n it today so I get extra points for tenacity.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Jasmin et Cigarette” “Jasmin et Cigarette" Top note: Jasmin. Underneath: Cedar musk and tobacco. Mid-day: powdery jasmine tobacco. My take: It's like walking into a old Hollywood actresses bungalow.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Secretions Magnifies” The sample of “Secretions Magnifies” came in the mail and the we were excited to review it.

Etat Libre d’Orange – “Fils De Dieu Du Riz Et Des Agrumes” “Fils De Dieu Du Riz Et Des Agrumes” English: “Son Of God Of Rice And Citrus” Top note: Bergamot, wood, musk.

Etat Libre d’Orange “Je Suis Un Homme” Review

“Je Suis Un Homme”

English: I Am A Man.

Top note: Woody, leather, bergamot. My take: This makes me feel like I’m standing in the courtyard of a large country estate trying to decide whether I should take the horse for a run or just put on a tweed jacket, jump in the Land Rover and pop round the grounds. Very Gentlemanly scent. Longevity is very good. Once a day with this one.

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