Nostos
Nostos blends incense, saffron, Turkish rose, oud, sandalwood, and suede into a powerful fragrance inspired by Achilles.
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Discover Nostos, a fragrance inspired by the ancient Greek longing for return, the impossible journey home, and the eternal beauty of nostalgia. From Etat Libre d’Orange, this powerful composition pays tribute to Achilles, the legendary hero whose strength, beauty, and humanity existed in perfect contradiction.
Unlike the return of Ulysses, Nostos explores the unfulfilled desire of Achilles, a hero forever caught between destiny and longing. This fragrance captures his dual nature: divine yet human, powerful yet vulnerable, fierce warrior yet symbol of beauty.
The fragrance opens with the sacred warmth of incense essence, brightened by mandarin and enriched with the luxurious spice of saffron. This creates an atmosphere of ancient rituals, mystery, and timeless elegance.
At the heart, Turkish rose essence, rose absolute, jasmine absolute, and oud create a powerful contrast between floral beauty and deep intensity. The composition reflects Achilles’ extraordinary duality, where strength and softness exist together.
The fragrance settles into a rich base of sandalwood, Georgie wood, Ambrofix, suede, and musk, creating a warm, sensual, and enduring trail that feels both heroic and intimate.
Why You'll Love It
A luxurious woody oriental fragrance inspired by Greek mythology.
Combines incense, saffron, rose, oud, and smooth woods.
A powerful scent exploring beauty, strength, vulnerability, and destiny.
Rich, complex, and unforgettable with a timeless character.
Perfect for those who appreciate artistic, story-driven niche fragrances.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Incense Essence, Mandarin Essence, Saffron
Heart Notes: Turkish Rose Essence & Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, Oud Accord
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Georgie Wood, Ambrofix, Suede, Musk
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Experience Nostos and discover a fragrance where ancient legends, precious ingredients, and emotional depth create a timeless journey between beauty, power, and the longing for home.
Etat Libre d'Orange
Etat Libre d’Orange proposes surprising olfactory compositions, without any limitations in terms of creativity, raw materials, or expense. This is why the brand has met a growing number of passionate fans who see in Etat Libre d’Orange its singularity, its sincerity, and its adherence to its ethos: luxurious, provocative, sometimes ironic, often subversive, and always elegant. In ten years, Etat Libre d’Orange has become a respected constituent in the world of perfume.
In South Africa, Etat Libre d’Orange, the Orange Free State, was an autonomous sovereign republic which declared independence from British rule in 1854. The name was derived from the royal family of the Netherlands, the homeland of the region’s pioneers. It was a land of staggeringly rough beauty and color and unforgettable smells, a nation of contrasts, strong feelings, and mixed emotions. The rainbow mosaic of people and cultures gave it an unpredictable, sometimes savage nature. And it was independent — unrestrained, unrestricted.
Unity, beauty, conflict — and freedom, the hallmarks of our company. The Orange Free State ended in 1902. But its attitude lives on at Etat Libre d’Orange.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.