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100ML / 3.4FL OZ - EAU DE PARFUM
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Smells like
Fresh, Spicy
An olfactive toast to celebrate those who defy convention, the Remarkable People of our Free State of Orange, you. Effervescent citrus bubbles over a celebratory pop of champagne and a spiced heart of defiant Sandalwood.
Grapefruit, champagne accord, cardamom, jasmine, curry JE, black pepper, labdanum, sandalwood, lorenox
Remarkable People.
You know who you are.
For every epoch, for every era, there are remarkable people.
In classical mythologies, there were the demigods, the offspring of a god and a human, or a mortal who was raised to divine status. An ancient Greek poet used the word demigod as a synonym for hero. They demonstrated strength and power, a willingness to face challenges and confront danger. In the New World, there were the explorers, who discovered unknown lands. They were heroes too, battling forces of nature to find new territories. And throughout history - scientists, artists, composers, entertainers - all heroes in their own way. New heroes are born every day. There is an element, or an event, or a circumstance, or maybe just a quirk in their personalities that changes them, empowers them, enables them to transcend the ordinary. They believe in something different, something better. They want to change the rules, break the rules, alter the status quo, in whatever grand or small way they find meaningful. They are on a journey, and maybe it’s the effort alone that makes them remarkable. For some, their efforts bring fame and glory. Many others remain unknown. But they cannot - they should not - be ignored. These are our people - the remarkable citizens of Etat Libre d’Orange, the Orange Free State. The “un” people - uncompromising, unexpected, unconventional, unpredictable. We salute them, we honor them, by offering the extraordinary fragrance they deserve.
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565 Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tue–Sat 11am–6pm · Sun 11am–4pm
Founded by Etienne de Swardt in 2006, it was only fitting to give the house the name of his birthplace and what it represents. In South Africa Etat Libre d'Orange, the Orange Free State, was an autonomous sovereign republic which declared independence from British rule in 1854. The name was derived from the royal family of the Netherlands, the homeland of the region's pioneers. Unity, beauty, contrast, and freedom are the hallmarks of ELDO. Though the Free State ended in 1902, its attitude lives on in ELDO. Through the works at ELDO, Etienne aims to challenge the simple, sterile, and crowd-pleasing perfumes of the past by creating challenging perfumery. ELDO perfumes are liberated, endearing, flamboyant, excessive, and perfect.
Cécile Matton