MintOpens with
Green NotesHeart
White MuskDries down to
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Etat Libre d'Orange · Sold as unisex
You Or Someone Like You
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a moment suspended between anticipation and arrival, sharp and invigorating.
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You Or Someone Like YouPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessLacoste Booster · Lacoste FragrancesMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares mint, grapefruit and white musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 as a collaboration between Etat Libre d'Orange and fragrance critic Chandler Burr, You Or Someone Like You is an unapologetically daring composition. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green notes, mint, and grapefruit, creating an arresting freshness that feels both invigorating and slightly unsettling. As the citrus fades, a subtle rose and hedione add warmth to the mix, but it's the green, minty-citrus character that defines its identity. Some reviewers have noted this distinctive early profile can evolve into something soapy or toothbrush-like over time, yet others find it distinctively refreshing.
One spray is enough to capture its initial burst of freshness. It's best applied in the morning when its green-citrus notes are most vibrant. The soapy quality that emerges later can be more noticeable as the day progresses, making it a scent better suited for daytime than evening wear.
Fig. 01 — You Or Someone Like You, Etat Libre d'Orange
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Caroline Sabas
From the jasmine fields of Cannes to global popCaroline Sabas is a perfumer born in Cannes, France, who grew up surrounded by the aromas of jasmine, rose, and honeysuckle.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 9%.