BenzoinOpens with
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VanillaDries down to
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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
Story of Your Life
An intimate conversation over a rich chocolate dessert — where the scent of vanilla and cocoa intertwines with warm spices and woody notes, creating an atmosphere that is both comforting and intriguing.
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Story of Your LifePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessJust Rock! for Him · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Story of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unconventional fragrance created by Jérôme di Marino. Launched in 2024, it is a composition that plays with the tension between warmth and depth. The benzoin and davana notes create an intriguing opening, reminiscent of freshly baked bread infused with orange blossom. As the scent evolves, vanilla and rum bring a sweet and boozy richness, while cocoa and patchouli ground the fragrance with their earthy, balsamic undertones.
Given its moderate longevity and sillage, apply this fragrance in layers for a more immersive experience. The initial top notes are brief but impactful, so a second application after 20 minutes can help maintain the rich depth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Story of Your Life, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Jérôme di Marino
Mentored by Francis KurkdjianJérôme di Marino is a perfumer at Mane who grew up in Nice, near Grasse, and initially studied science before discovering the perfumer profession.
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With Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves
Adds aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 21%, disliked or hated by 25%.