Empire des Indes
“Empire des Indes by Oriza L”
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Well loved by wearers — a amber, powdery composition with a balsamic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 1886, Empire des Indes by Oriza L. Legrand is a lasting Oriental fragrance that weaves together the warmth of spices and the richness of balsamic notes with a delicate floral touch. The composition opens with ginger and musk, creating an immediate sense of heat and depth, before settling into a heart of heliotrope and nag champa, which adds a sweet and powdery quality to the scent. At its base, opoponax, benzoin, and tonka bean create a comforting and enveloping warmth that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Empire des Indes projects its rich base notes more than its top ones. Apply it to pulse points for a warm, enveloping effect that lasts through the evening. Avoid over-spraying, as the spicy opening can be overwhelming in large quantities.
Designer Oriza L. Legrand
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The story behind the bottle.
The golden hour in an opulent colonial residence, where spices mingle with floral incense and the air is thick with history and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Empire des Indes, Oriza L. Legrand
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