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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre
The quiet intensity of an urban park at twilight — where crisp, fresh notes mingle with the earthy undertones of the city's hidden green spaces.
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Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une OmbrePremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessKnowing Legacy · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares black currant, patchouli and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Etat Libre d'Orange, Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre is a Woody Aromatic fragrance created by Quentin Bisch. This daring composition opens with the crisp and fresh notes of galbanum and black currant, leading into an earthy heart where rose oil and patchouli create a compelling contrast. The base notes of vetiver and ambroxan bring warmth and depth, grounding the scent in a richly layered texture that is both unexpected and captivating.
Apply sparingly to avoid overwhelming the nuanced layers. The rose and patchouli need time to develop, so a light spritz will allow these elements to unfold gradually throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre, 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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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 12%.