You Or Someone Like You
“You Or Someone Like You by Etat Libre d'Orange is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a green, aromatic composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Caroline Sabas
Founding perfumer · 14 fragrances
Designer Etat Libre d'Orange
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a moment suspended between anticipation and arrival, sharp and invigorating.
Fig. 01 — You Or Someone Like You, Etat Libre d'Orange
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