you or someone like you etat libre d orange

Other heart notes play a supporting role that only present themselves after the drydown, with general green notes, fresh rose and a fleeting hint of cassis liqueur. The aforementioned jasmine forms the base of the heart, and is immediately notable to the nose upon application. This gives both an air of coolness and a touch of sharp punch to the opening. Summer staples of bergamot and grapefruit are present, however this stable combination is livened up and creatively refreshed by the addition of mint and anise. The top notes of You or Someone Like You also contain a couple of interesting surprises. Not at all what I usually expect from jasmine.

Particularly unique in a summer scent is the heavy presence of jasmine (cited as the chemical compound hedione in the note profile), which is utilised in a rather light and breezy way. The uniqueness in this specific scent comes from the perfumer’s use of green notes and florals, while the creation remains distinctively easy to wear for both sexes. It’s very much the term that defines their brand. The adjective of uniqueness comes as no surprise when mentioned in a description of an Etat Libre d’Orange scent. However, it does provide a rather unique take on the category, unique enough for me to want to cover it. You or Someone Like You – created by Caroline Sabas – doesn’t fully break out of that mould, being a citrusy aromatic. That’s pretty much the limit of what’s acceptable to our noses on a scorching hot day. Normally, a summer scent will be any given combination of fresh, fruity, citrusy, marine or all of the aforementioned. It isn’t just a thing among designer scents, which tend to be cookie cutters in general, but in niche perfumery too.Ī simple reason being the limits on the kind of notes and scent profiles that will work in summer without becoming cloying. By and large, summer scents have a tendency to be somewhat cookie-cutter creations.

You or someone like you etat libre d orange