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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as feminine
Josephine Baker
The electric atmosphere of a jazz club — where spicy notes and citrus zest mix with warm amber, creating an ambiance that is both lively and sophisticated.
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Josephine BakerPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessEnergetically New York · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Josephine Baker by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unusual Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Launched in 2010, it was created by perfumer Cecile Matton to capture the vibrant spirit of Josephine Baker herself — an icon known for her boldness and charisma. The composition opens with fresh, aromatic notes that quickly give way to warm spiciness and sweet citrus, creating a dynamic tension between freshness and warmth. This is further accentuated by aldehydic and woody accords that anchor the scent in earthy sophistication.
This fragrance has a strong opening that fades into its heart within the first hour. Apply it to pulse points for maximum impact, as it reads best close to skin rather than from afar. It's ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Josephine Baker, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Cécile Matton
Africa's heat, distilled into fragranceCécile Matton is a senior perfumer at Mane who previously worked with IFF and Givaudan.
Designer Etat Libre d'Orange
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With Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves
Adds green; shares six accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 20%, disliked or hated by 15%.