ATTAQUER LE SOLEIL – MARQUIS DE SADE

Attaquer Le Soleil perfectly encompasses what Etat Libre d’Orange is about: a somewhat deranged and shocking concept, masterfully executed through the use of excellent raw materials and one of the best perfumers active today.

Created by Quentin Bisch, the fragrance evokes the cold and somewhat disturbing presence that a man like the Marquis de Sade must have had. Smoky, woody, harsh, raw. Attaquer Le Soleil contains the highest concentration of Cistus Labdanum we know of. This particular ingredient is usually the core of an amber accord, typically combined with plenty of vanilla or tonka bean. However, here the invasive texture of the cistus is left untouched, and perhaps even enhanced with elements like incense, cashmeran, tobacco, and just a touch of freshness from nuances of red berries.

Not for the faint of heart.