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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
The Ghost In The Shell
The moment when digital and physical merge, creating an indistinguishable blend of reality and illusion.
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The Ghost In The ShellPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, The Ghost In The Shell by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring collaboration with manga/anime creator Masamune Shirow. This fragrance seeks to capture the essence of the franchise's themes — the blurred line between human and artificial consciousness — through its distinctive composition. A lactonic accord melds seamlessly with yuzu, jasmine, and milk, creating an evocative blend that feels both natural and synthetic. The scent is a bold interpretation of modernity and identity, reflecting the brand’s reputation for unconventional perfumery.
Apply this fragrance lightly — the lactonic and aldehydic notes project well but can become overpowering with too much. The jasmine-yuzu accord is best appreciated up close rather than from a distance, so a few drops on pulse points will ensure you experience its full complexity throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — The Ghost In The Shell, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Julie Massé
Tokyo roots, Grasse family, global careerJulie Massé is a perfumer born in Tokyo who moved to France at five, with a father's family rooted in Grasse and trained at the Roure perfumery school.
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