Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau

Picture of Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau by Karl©

“I picked this sprig of heather

The autumn is lifeless keep in mind it

We won’t see one another once more on earth

And do not forget that I’m ready for you.”- Guillaume Apollinaire

Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a fragrance that completely captures the essence of the enduring Parisian bridge, as immortalized within the poem of the identical title by Guillaume Apollinaire. With its distinctive mix of mineral and ozonic notes, mixed with a subtly candy base, this perfume is a fully beautiful tackle the emotionality of perfumery.

The poem “Sous le Pont Mirabeau” speaks of the fleeting nature of time and love, as symbolised by the river flowing beneath the bridge. Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau embodies this similar sense of transience and impermanence, with its cool and refreshing mix of mineral and ozonic notes. From the primary spritz, you might be transported to the banks of the Seine, with the scent of the river and the town mingling collectively in a heady combine.

Picture of Etienne De Swardt and Mathieu Nardin (Mane), collage by Karl

Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a collaboration between Etat Libre D’Orange artistic director and founder Etienne de Swardt and perfumer Mathieu Nardin of Mane. It opens with a burst of contemporary, bracing ozone, harking back to the crisp air that one would possibly encounter on a stroll alongside the river by way of bergamot, Italy HE, Sustainable pink pepper pure JE and a fig accord. That is adopted by a mineral be aware that evokes the stony banks of the Seine, the place the river meets the town and is created with a water accord, ozonic accord and violet. The mineral be aware shouldn’t be overpowering, however moderately gives a refined basis upon which the remainder of the perfume is constructed.

Because the perfume settles on the pores and skin, a fragile sweetness emerges, harking back to the sugared almonds and different treats that one would possibly discover on the market alongside the banks of the river. The mix of cedarwood – Virginia Upcycled, sandalwood HE and Orcanox Upcycled provides a refined contact. This sweetness shouldn’t be cloying or overwhelming, however moderately gives a mild counterpoint to the mineral and ozonic notes that dominate the scent.

 picture courtesy of UnSplash.

All through its growth, Sous Le Pont Mirabeau stays true to its inspiration, evoking the ebb and circulation of the river and the passage of time. Just like the poem that impressed it, this perfume speaks to the fleeting nature of affection and the impermanence of all issues.

Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau is a very distinctive perfume, one which captures the essence of Paris in all its magnificence and complexity. With its mineral and ozonic aspects, mixed with a barely sugared base, this perfume is a must-try for anybody who appreciates the artwork of scent.

Notes: bergamot Italy HE, Sustainable pink pepper pure JE and a fig accord, water accord, ozonic accord, violet, cedarwood, Virginia Upcycled, sandalwood HE and Orcanox© Upcycled.

Disclosure, Bottle of Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau despatched to Karl, opinions are my very own.

picture courtesy of Etat Libre D’Orange

Because of the generosity of Etat Libre D’Orange we’ve a 100ml bottle for one registered reader within the USA, EU or UK. You need to register or your entry won’t rely. To be eligible, please go away a remark saying what sparks your curiosity based mostly on Karl’s assessment and the place you reside. What’s your favorite Etat Libre D’Orange perfume? Draw closes 5/7/23. Should you quote from Etienne’s Artistic Director essay, your remark will rely twice.

Please be aware since Etienne wrote his essay, in 2012 Europerfumes is the US distributor

Etat Libre D’Orange Sous Le Pont Mirabeau was chosen as a better of Esxence present by Karl and Emmanuelle.

Learn Mathieu Nardin’s Younger Perfumer path to perfumery right here

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