Let's Pretend
Let's Pretend by État Libre d'Orange combines juicy peach, sparkling mandarin, and warm saffron with the velvety floral richness of osmanthus and jasmine sambac. Rich cedarwood, Akigalawood, and sensual resins create a captivating fruity-spicy fragrance with a smooth, woody finish.
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Let's Pretend by État Libre d'Orange celebrates the art of self-expression through a captivating blend of vibrant fruits, warm spices, and sensual woods. Created by perfumer Nisrine Grillié to mark the house's 20th anniversary, the fragrance opens with sparkling mandarin essence, lively pink pepper, and a delicate touch of saffron. At its heart, juicy peach introduces a velvety sweetness, complemented by the lush, apricot-like richness of osmanthus flower absolute. Jasmine sambac absolute adds a radiant floral softness, while subtle leathery nuances bring depth and intrigue to the composition.
As the fragrance develops, a sophisticated woody accord of cedar, Akigalawood, and Georgywood creates a warm, enveloping foundation. Styrax and benzoin introduce smooth, resinous richness with a delicate balsamic sweetness that enhances the fragrance's sensual character. Playful yet sophisticated, Let's Pretend explores the many facets of personality through a beautifully layered composition that feels expressive, intimate, and effortlessly alluring.
All Notes:
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Top Notes: Saffron, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Essence
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Heart Notes: Peach, Osmanthus Flower Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute
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Base Notes: Woody Accord (Cedar, Akigalawood, Georgywood), Styrax, Benzoin
Saffron
Pink Pepper
Mandarin Essence
Peach
Osmanthus Absolute
Jasmine Sambac Absolute
Cedar
Akigalawood
Georgywood
Styrax
Benzoin
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.