Collection: Etat Libre d'Orange

Étienne de Swardt spent seven years writing fragrance concepts for Givenchy Parfums within LVMH before founding Etat Libre d'Orange in 2006, which makes his dismantling of industry conventions all the more deliberate. The name references the Orange Free State, the Boer republic of his South African birthplace. The house works with leading perfumers including Antoine Lie, with no restrictions on materials or concept. The results range from the notorious Sécrétions Magnifiques, Tom of Finland to the genuinely beautiful and wearable.

Find your way into Etat Libre d'Orange

The Ghost in the Shell is our starting point for the clean-skin direction, while I Am Trash suits someone looking for a fun, fresh, fruity perfume. For everyday or office wear, begin with You Or Someone Like You or Nostos. These choices show how wearable the house can be alongside its more provocative work. The discovery set is a useful introduction if the names have caught your attention and you want to find your own favourite.

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