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État Libre d'Orange

Hermann A Mes Cotes

Hermann blends blackcurrant, pepper, rose, patchouli, and ambroxan into a mysterious woody scent inspired by shadows.

Size:
100ml/3.4oz
50ml/1.7oz
2.0ml Sample
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Discover Hermann à mes côtés me paraissait une ombre, a cool, sheer, and woody fragrance inspired by the mysterious presence of our invisible companions. Often simply called Hermann, this unique creation explores the idea of a shadow, a second self, and the quiet conversations we have with our own thoughts.

Like a walk through a dark forest where every step reveals something unknown, Hermann captures the feeling of reflection, mystery, and companionship. It is a fragrance that feels both familiar and unusual, creating a personal scent experience that evolves like a constant companion on your journey.

The fragrance opens with the fresh intensity of blackcurrant buds and black pepper, enhanced by the green depth of galbanum. A subtle earthy character emerges through geosmin, creating a rain-soaked forest atmosphere.

At the heart, rose absolute and petalia bring a delicate floral softness, balanced by frankincense and pepperwood for an aromatic, mysterious quality. The fragrance settles into a smooth base of patchouli and ambroxan, leaving a modern woody trail with depth and warmth.

Why You'll Love It

A fresh woody fragrance with green, earthy, and mysterious accords.

Inspired by shadows, self-reflection, and the unseen parts of personality.

Combines forest-like freshness, delicate florals, and modern woody notes.

Cool, elegant, and unconventional with a unique artistic character.

Perfect for those who appreciate poetic and avant-garde niche fragrances.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Blackcurrant Buds, Black Pepper, Galbanum, Calypsone, Geosmin

Heart Notes: Frankincense, Pepperwood, Petalia, Rose Absolute

Base Notes: Patchouli, Ambroxan

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Experience Hermann à mes côtés me paraissait une ombre and discover a fragrance where forest freshness, floral elegance, and woody depth create a mysterious companion that stays with you.

Etat Libre d'Orange
ABOUT THE BRAND

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.

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Gourmand
FRAGRANCE CATEGORY

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.

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