Clean Suede
Clean Suede by État Libre d'Orange combines sparkling lemon and fresh aldehydes with aromatic birch leaves, pine, and warm pepper. Soft suede, creamy vanilla, and rich grey amber create a sensual leather fragrance that balances clean freshness with smooth, intimate warmth.
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Clean Suede by État Libre d'Orange explores the seductive contrast between pristine freshness and warm, sensual leather. Created by perfumer Antoine Lie and formerly known as Tom of Finland, the fragrance opens with sparkling lemon and airy aldehydes, creating a bright, almost soapy freshness. At its heart, crisp birch leaves and aromatic pine introduce a vibrant, forest-like character, while pepper adds a subtle spicy warmth. Hints of cypress and galbanum enhance the green, botanical freshness, giving the composition a distinctive balance of clean simplicity and provocative depth.
As the fragrance develops, soft suede takes center stage, revealing a smooth, supple leather character complemented by the creamy sweetness of vanilla. Grey amber introduces a rich, sensual warmth, while delicate musk, tonka bean, and iris nuances add softness and depth. The contrast between invigorating aromatics and velvety leather creates a sophisticated fragrance that feels both intimate and expressive. Fresh yet undeniably sensual, Clean Suede captures the allure of individuality through an elegant blend of purity and warmth.
All Notes:
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Top Notes: Aldehyde, Lemon
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Heart Notes: Birch Leaves, Pine, Pepper
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Base Notes: Vanilla, Grey Amber, Suede
Additional Notes Described by the Brand: Cypress, Galbanum, Musk, Saffron Accord, Tonka Bean, Iris
Aldehydes
Lemon
Birch Leaf
Pine
Pepper
Vanilla
Grey Amber
Suede
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.