While Tama Blough was at Esxence, she was intrigued by the deceptively simple Etat Libre D’Orange Cologne… A Nice Fragrance. But at Etat Libre D’Orange you just know there is a dark side lurking.  One of the most interesting fragrances in the current line is Rien (2006) and the company puts a new twist to an old favorite. Launching in September, Rien is everything… and more

 “Rien Intense Incense is a special version of our existing Rien. Its concentration was increased from 20% to 30%, hence the "intense". At such a concentration it is extremely strong in incense and dark notes of leather, black pepper and styrax”, said Etienne de Swardt, Creative Director and Founder.

Notes: Incense, rose, leather, orris, cistus, oakmoss

The new bottle is black laquer with gold,  has a distinct Middle Eastern flair and  is the yang to Cologne's White shiny Yin

Perfumer: Antoine Lie from Givaudan who created Rien in 2006

100 ml 150 Euros

-Michelyn  Camen, Editor in Chief

-source: Etat Libre d'Orange