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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
Rien Intense Incense
A dimly lit room filled with the rich, warm scent of smoldering incense and leather — a place where intrigue and sensuality blend in perfect harmony.
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Rien Intense IncensePremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Rien Intense Incense by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unusual composition, launched in 2014 and crafted by perfumer Antoine Lie. This Oriental Woody fragrance combines smoky incense with warm spices, balsamic notes, and animalic undertones, creating an atmosphere that is both sensual and mysterious. The aldehydic top notes add a modern twist to the traditional woody and amber base, making it stand out as one of Etat Libre d'Orange's signature bold creations.
Apply Rien Intense Incense sparingly to allow its complex layers to unfold gradually. The smoky and spicy notes are most noticeable close to the skin, so avoid heavy application if you prefer a more subtle presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Rien Intense Incense, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Antoine Lie
The renegade of niche perfumeryAntoine Lie is a French perfumer born in Strasbourg who studied chemistry before training in Grasse under Jean Carles and completing an apprenticeship with Jean Guichard.
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The originalRien Intense IncenseEtat Libre d'Orange · Premium · $100–250Issey Miyake · 2017L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or EncensShares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.46 (509)48%Match
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With Montale Arabians Rose Leather
Adds rose, musky and powdery; shares labdanum.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 18%.