Remarkable People: Who Crafts These Scents?

The cologne Remarkable People is made by the French perfume house Etat Libre d'Orange. The company was founded in 2006 by Etienne de Swardt, who named his brand after his birthplace, the Orange Free State.

Grapefruit, champagne and cardamom

The top notes of Etat Libre d'Orange's unisex fragrance, Remarkable People, are grapefruit, champagne, and cardamom. The combination of these three notes creates a scent that is sparkling, warm, and citrusy.

The grapefruit and champagne notes are described as bubbly, effervescent, and celebratory, like a mimosa or a freshly popped bottle of champagne. The cardamom adds a spicy warmth to the scent, making it comforting and slightly masculine.

The combination of these three notes creates a unique fragrance that is perfect for summer and warm weather. It is an uplifting, happy, and luxurious scent, perfect for celebrations and joyful occasions.

Black pepper, curry tree and jasmine

The black pepper, curry tree and jasmine heart notes are complemented by top notes of grapefruit, champagne and cardamom, and base notes of sandalwood, lorenox and labdanum.

The perfume is described as having an "olfactive toast to celebrate those who defy convention", and the "remarkable citizens of Etat Libre d'Orange". It is a scent for people who feel "exceptional, special, unique, who have something amazing to contribute to the world".

Sandalwood, Lorenox and labdanum

The perfume opens with top notes of grapefruit, champagne and cardamom, followed by middle notes of black pepper, curry tree and jasmine. The base notes of sandalwood, Lorenox and labdanum then come through, with the sandalwood adding a creamy, warm and lightly sweet tone.

Etat Libre d'Orange describes the perfume as a celebratory scent, inspired by "remarkable people" throughout history, such as "prize-winning scientists, record-setting athletes, societal heroes". The perfume is designed to be an "olfactive aura of charisma", with a "magnetism that draws others like honey".

A unisex fragrance

Etat Libre d'Orange's Remarkable People is a unisex fragrance, celebrating the remarkable people of the world. The perfume is an olfactive toast to those who defy convention, with an empowering message that "you know who you are". The scent is designed to be a luxurious, celebratory fragrance, with an emphasis on originality, audacity, authenticity and freedom of expression.

The fragrance is a blend of rare and luxurious ingredients sourced from around the world, including grapefruit, champagne, cardamom, jasmine, curry, black pepper, labdanum, sandalwood, and lorenox. It is a fresh and spicy scent, with an oriental twist, that is perfect for summer and warm weather.

The perfume has received mixed reviews, with some people loving the scent, and others finding it too masculine or generic. However, it has received praise for being an uplifting, happy, and unique fragrance, with a luxurious and natural scent.

Etat Libre d'Orange is a niche fragrance house, founded in 2006 by Etienne de Swardt, with an emphasis on originality and freedom of expression. The brand currently presents a collection of 38 fragrances, with Remarkable People being one of their most popular offerings.

Created by perfumer Cecile Matton

The perfume's name and concept are inspired by remarkable people throughout history, including demigods, explorers, scientists, artists, and entertainers. These individuals are known for their strength, power, and willingness to face challenges. Etat Libre d'Orange salutes these remarkable people by offering them an extraordinary fragrance.

The perfume has received mostly positive reviews, with many customers loving the scent and finding it worth the price. However, some reviewers have mentioned that the scent does not last long and fades quickly.

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