CuminOpens with
RoseHeart
AkigalawoodDries down to
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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
Experimentum Crucis
The unexpected fusion of a bustling spice market and the serene stillness of an aromatic garden, where bold spices meet lush florals and earthy woods.
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Experimentum CrucisPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessByzance Gold · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unconventional fragrance that embodies the brand's motto: "Perfume is dead, long live perfume!" Launched in 2019 and created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, this unisex EDP juxtaposes fresh spiciness with woody warmth. The opening notes of cumin and apple are a crisp contrast to the rich heart of rose, jasmine, and honey. As it settles into its base of akigalawood, patchouli, and musk, Experimentum Crucis transforms into an earthy, enveloping scent that defies traditional boundaries.
Apply Experimentum Crucis in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The fresh spicy top notes will fade within the first hour, making way for the rich and warm base notes that continue to develop throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Experimentum Crucis, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
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With Burberry Garden Roses
Adds citrus, green and aromatic; shares apple.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 17%.