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Nathalie FeisthauerThe nose · 60 fragrances · also made Les Belles de Ricci (1996)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as feminine
Putain des Palaces
A luxurious suite in an old palace — where opulent textures blend with subtle floral whispers, creating a space that is both familiar and enigmatic.
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Putain des PalacesPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessL.12.12. Rose Eau Intense · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Putain des Palaces, launched in 2006 by Etat Libre d'Orange and crafted by Nathalie Feisthauer, is a daring floral fragrance that challenges traditional notions of beauty. The composition opens with powdery notes and violet, offering a delicate and soft start before transitioning into the richness of leather and musk. This contrast creates an intriguing tension between innocence and sensuality, encapsulated further by the animalic undertones and amber. The rose adds depth, grounding the fragrance in a floral warmth that lingers long after the initial impression.
Apply one or two sprays on pulse points for a balanced experience. The powdery opening notes are fleeting, so let the leather and musk develop over time to fully appreciate its depth. Best suited for evenings when you want a scent that evolves with your mood.
Fig. 01 — Putain des Palaces, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Nathalie Feisthauer
The trainee who broke the moldNathalie Feisthauer's vocation became clear the moment she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
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Adds aromatic, woody and aldehydic; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 17%.