Charogne by Etat Libre d'Orange
Men Women 2008
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Charogne by Etat Libre d'Orange is a leather fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2008, the nose behind this composition is Shyamala Maisondieu.
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766 votes
- Positive 74%
- Negative 21%
- Neutral 4.8%
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Leading answer I want it
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About Charogne
Charogne by Etat Libre d’Orange is a leather fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2008, the nose behind this composition is Shyamala Maisondieu.
White flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Flowers
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
242 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
101 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
75 votes
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Angelmaius
If you’re looking for a bomb projection or something to turn heads, this isn’t for you. But if you appreciate artistic, evolving fragrances, give it a shot. Honestly, only two notes win me over: the leather at the start and the musk later on (there are florals, but I can’t pinpoint which ones). In between, it smells like everything at once—impossible to define. The truth is, it’s constantly changing; the opening scent isn’t what you get at four hours. It smells clean, soft, like caresses and tranquility. I’m not sure if those adjectives mean much, but that’s how it feels to me. The longevity is just right, about six hours, with the last traces barely clinging to the skin. Even when applied heavily, it struggles to last; I think it’s not made to endure, but to be experienced, like an intimate act. All in all, I find it exquisite—not for everyone, versatile, and rooted in 80s perfumery before Le Male.
Edu Lezana
Out of all the fragrances from this French niche house, this is my favorite. It’s a gentle scent with a romantic personality, a just-right sweetness that invites sensuality. It has harmony and a youthful character. It’s totally unisex: it gives women a sexy vibe and men an intellectual one. The opening is strong, featuring ethereal vanilla and leather mixed with bulbous florals, evoking a freshly cleaned luxury salon. It’s very versatile, working for day and night while maintaining that gentle, seductive character without losing its youthful spirit. Watch out: don’t buy it blindly. This niche house often uses chemical components that make the aroma vary significantly on each skin. Better to test it first. A sensual and very warm perfume.
Edu Lezana
Out of all the fragrances from this French niche house, this is my favorite. It’s a gentle scent with a romantic personality, just the right amount of sweetness that invites sensuality. It has harmony and a youthful character. It’s totally unisex: it gives women a sexy vibe and men an intellectual air. The opening is strong, featuring ethereal vanilla mixed with leather and bulbous flowers, evoking a freshly cleaned luxury salon. It’s very versatile, suitable for day and night, maintaining that gentle and seductive character without losing its youthful spirit. Watch out, don’t buy it blindly: this niche house often uses chemical components that make the scent vary greatly on different skin types. Better to test it first. It’s a sensual and very warm perfume.
jerry drake
Darkbeat presents this Etat Libre d’Orange proposal with a haunting name. It’s very floral and sweet at first, resembling a modern take on something from the 70s or 80s, with surprisingly well-executed leather and animal notes. It could be the child of Lagerfeld Classic, less aldehydic and cloyingly sweet, with acceptable longevity and average projection. It evolves a lot; it starts odd and transforms into a more pleasant mix over time. It’s an unusual, ambitious, and high-quality proposal. Perhaps too flashy for daytime, but intriguing and attractive for nighttime if you dare to wear it. Undoubtedly, it’s different.
Ouroboros
It’s a perfume I really like right out of the bottle—perfect for leather lovers. However, once it dries down, I’m not entirely fond of the ambrette musk; it gives me a slight cringe, perhaps too animalistic for my taste, even though it smells good overall. It’s just my personal preference, since I’m looking for something less animalic in the summer. It’s a masculine scent, ideal for autumn and winter, geared toward men of middle age and up, and perfect for spraying on leather jackets and bomber coats.