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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
The Afternoon of a Faun
The quiet intensity of a sunlit library, where warm leather bindings and the faint scent of fresh roses mingle in a room filled with forbidden knowledge.
Smells likea forest after rain
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The Afternoon of a FaunPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessGianni Versace · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
The Afternoon of a Faun by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unconventional fragrance launched in 2012. Perfumer Ralf Schwieger crafted this aromatic spicy scent that oscillates between warm, earthy notes and floral sweetness. The composition opens with a vibrant herbal aroma, which transitions seamlessly into a heart of rich rose and mossy undertones before settling into an amber and leather base. This fragrance embodies the brand's ethos of pushing boundaries and challenging traditional perfumery norms.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a more intimate experience. The herbal notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it over a light moisturizer can help extend its longevity. This is best worn during cooler hours when the spicy and earthy base notes stand out.
Fig. 01 — The Afternoon of a Faun, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Ralf Schwieger
Ralf Schwieger once took part in a perfume contest that Frédéric Malle had staged for young perfumers.
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The originalThe Afternoon of a FaunEtat Libre d'Orange · Premium · $100–250Versace · 1981Gianni VersaceShares 6 of its 19 notes$40–100★ 4.26 (328)
With M. Micallef Vanille Orient
Adds vanilla, powdery and woody; shares four accords.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 16%.