Etat Libre d'Orange
Encens et Bubblegum
About
A sweet, berry-tinged bubblegum tone collides with smoky incense and warm amber softness. It starts bold, then settles closer to the skin with a calmer presence. A distinctive pick for anyone drawn to sharp contrasts.
Encens et Bubblegum opens with a clear contrast: a sweet bubblegum facet with a berry tint meets a smoky, incense-like haze. The effect is less about natural fruit and more about a candied raspberry-peach flavor impression. As it settles, warm amber softness joins the sweetness and rounds the composition. The smoke stays present, at times leaning toward hot smoke and lightly charred wood, which gives it a provocative edge. Projection and longevity read as moderate, with a closer wear overall. This is a fragrance built on contrast: bold at first, then quieter and softer. It works best in casual settings when you want an unusual balance of sweet and smoky.
Top notes
bergamot, mandarin, pink pepper, bubble gum accord
Heart
frankincense, cinnamon, rose, jasmine
Base
vanilla, musk, cedar, patchouli