Etat Libre D'Orange is a fragrance house that definitely sets out to get a reaction. Sometimes (Secretions Magnifiques) it does it almost in the manner of a small child shouting "Poo!" at elderly relatives. Along the way though it does make some cracking fragrances that don't smell banal or generic. The only shocking things about Putain des Palaces to me are the name and the imagery.
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There's no sweaty cumin note in this fragrance to my nose and it's a much less 'dirty' fragrance than the original Agent Provocateur, for example, and less diva-ish than Ormonde Jayne Ta'if. It's not a light, neutral scent, but it's a pretty, warm, feminine scent; it's good for winter, and it wouldn't be unwearable in warm weather on skin that can take amber well. It's actually a bit too feminine for me, but if you like ladylike rose scents, it is worth a sniff.
*A young English premiership footballer allegedly employed the services of a lady (of more mature years) of negotiable affections who went by this nickname. Very classy.
Disclosure: sample provided without charge for consideration for review. I also have a sample of Secretions Magnifiques, dare me to try it?
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I like the sound of this fragrance - as long as they don't have that problematic imagery on the bottle.
ReplyDeleteMmmm...I spotted the Putaine on my sidebar and had to come for a look! It sounds unlike you would expect considering the title, as you say. Not sure about that picture though. I absolutely dare you to try the Secretions Magnifiques. You'll have to give a no holes barred review.....
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I don't get the Secretions hate. It's not particularly pleasant but it's by no means the worst thing I've ever smelt which is what a lot of people claim. I found it slightly fishy and metallic and that was about it. I'd take it over Angel any day.
ReplyDeleteHi GreatSheElephant - I'll see your Angel and raise you an Eternity. The popularity of that fragrance never made sense to me - it gave me an instant chemical headache. I will have to give Secretions a go.
ReplyDeleteLove it one!!!! I could not love the one they made with Tilda though...
ReplyDeleteI think it's Putain rather than Putaine. And quite frankly the name is enough for me not to want to try it. I'd certainly not want to have that on my dressing table...
ReplyDelete@anonymous - D'oh! And thanks - I have corrected it. The name is very ELDO, it's not the worst of them!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you think of Ta'if as diva-ish. I'd never have thought of that, but completely agree. Think that's the element of it that I'm not too keen on.
ReplyDeleteI've only tried a couple of ELDO scents - Divin Enfant and Secretions Magnifiques. I must try more as there's something appealing and quirky about the brand.