Etat Libre d'Orange
Eau de Protection
About
A spicy rose fragrance where ginger, black pepper, and bitter orange set a sharp rhythm from the first seconds. In the heart, rose feels vivid and tense, softened by jasmine and heliotrope. Patchouli, benzoin, and tonka bean leave a warm resinous trail.
Eau de Protection opens with a sharp cool flash of ginger and black pepper that immediately lights up bitter orange. The opening feels dry and edgy, with no sugary effect and a clearly spicy outline. After a few minutes, a rose core appears: dense and dark-red in impression, softened by the powdery shade of heliotrope and the light of jasmine. The contrast between pepper and the floral heart gives the composition tension and a very expressive character. In the base, patchouli, benzoin, and tonka bean bring resinous warmth and a rounder trail. Its presence sits on the noticeable side, with a distinct wake in cool evening air. It suits anyone who wants a rose fragrance with a sharp, almost provocative spicy accent.
Top notes
bitter orange, ginger, black pepper
Heart
turkish rose, jasmine, heliotrope
Base
tonka bean, benzoin, patchouli