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Oriza L. Legrand · Sold as unisex
Empire des Indes
The golden hour in an opulent colonial residence, where spices mingle with floral incense and the air is thick with history and warmth.
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Empire des IndesHow it wears
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Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1886, Empire des Indes by Oriza L. Legrand is a lasting Oriental fragrance that weaves together the warmth of spices and the richness of balsamic notes with a delicate floral touch. The composition opens with ginger and musk, creating an immediate sense of heat and depth, before settling into a heart of heliotrope and nag champa, which adds a sweet and powdery quality to the scent. At its base, opoponax, benzoin, and tonka bean create a comforting and enveloping warmth that lingers on the skin.
Empire des Indes projects its rich base notes more than its top ones. Apply it to pulse points for a warm, enveloping effect that lasts through the evening. Avoid over-spraying, as the spicy opening can be overwhelming in large quantities.
Fig. 01 — Empire des Indes, Oriza L. Legrand
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