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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as feminine
Vraie Blonde
A bustling city street after dark — where the crispness of citrus mixes with warm, spicy leather notes, creating an atmosphere that is both urban and enigmatic.
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Vraie BlondePremium · $100–250
32%Similar accords, often for lessAl Ibdaa · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006, Vraie Blonde by Etat Libre d'Orange is a daring and unconventional composition that embodies the brand's ethos of pushing boundaries. Created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, this fragrance opens with aldehydic and citrus notes, giving way to a warm spicy heart infused with leather and fruity accords. The base settles into a rich amalgamation of woody and amber tones, creating a complex interplay that is both intriguing and captivating.
Apply Vraie Blonde sparingly at first; the aldehydic top notes are bright but can be overpowering in excess. Allow it to develop on skin for a few minutes before deciding if another spritz is needed. It's particularly effective during cooler evenings when its warm and spicy elements come to life.
Fig. 01 — Vraie Blonde, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 26%.