A zingy citrus, with champagne fizziness, sweet spices and gentle sandalwood/amber theme in the drydown.
It's a cosy happy perfume, easy to like and easy to wear and according to the house, it's the wearer who will make it quite remarkable.
Perfumer: Cecile Matton
A novel material: curry essence, extracted with a breakthrough method where the resulting oil is a true rendition of the original material's aroma.
The Etat Libre d'Orange's story for this perfume:
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.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of someone who enters a room with an easy, self-possessed brightness rather than force. It suits close conversation, a lively lunch, or any setting where a sparkling first impression matters more than drama; the fragrance feels upbeat, sociable and subtly distinctive.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its grapefruit and champagne accord can stay bright and buoyant. Apply lightly to keep the spicy heart and soft woods airy; a few sprays are enough, as the scent reads as polished and diffusive rather than heavy.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like citrus with a twist: sparkling, spicy, lightly woody fragrances that feel cheerful but not simple. It will appeal to those who enjoy easy elegance, soft warmth and a modern, unisex profile with a touch of character.
Release year
2015
The nose
Cecile Matton is a contemporary perfumer known for compositions that balance clarity with texture, often giving modern fragrances a vivid opening and a smooth, wearable drydown. Her style tends to favour clean structure, luminous materials and a confident sense of contrast, which suits Remarkable People’s sparkling citrus, spicy heart and soft woody base. In Remarkable People, Matton frames the idea of charisma through brightness and lift rather than heaviness: grapefruit and champagne accord create the first impression, while cardamom, jasmine and warm woods keep the scent supple and approachable. The result is a fragrance that feels composed, modern and easy to live with, without losing its distinctive edge.
Collaborators
Etienne de Swardt, the founder of Etat Libre d’Orange, shaped the fragrance’s concept and tone, framing it as a tribute to uncompromising, unconventional people who refuse to stay ordinary. His role was less about technical composition than about defining the provocative, celebratory brief that guided the perfume’s identity.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange is a French house built on freedom, irony and provocation, but also on a serious interest in perfume as a form of self-expression. Its creations often challenge convention while remaining wearable, using contrast, wit and unexpected materials to make a point rather than simply to please.
Remarkable People’s concept
Remarkable People was conceived as an olfactive portrait of charisma: a tribute to those who disrupt the ordinary, change the rules and leave a mark whether or not they are famous. The house presents them as its own “citizens,” linking the fragrance to its broader idea of unconventional heroism and individual freedom. A curry essence made with a breakthrough extraction method adds an unusual twist to the composition.
Extra info
The name points to the house’s idea of “remarkable citizens” rather than celebrity glamour. The composition includes a curry note, and the brand highlights a breakthrough curry essence extraction as one of the fragrance’s unusual materials. It is part of Etat Libre d’Orange’s broader, rule-bending catalogue.
A zingy citrus, with champagne fizziness, sweet spices and gentle sandalwood/amber theme in the drydown.
It's a cosy happy perfume, easy to like and easy to wear and according to the house, it's the wearer who will make it quite remarkable.
Perfumer: Cecile Matton
A novel material: curry essence, extracted with a breakthrough method where the resulting oil is a true rendition of the original material's aroma.
The Etat Libre d'Orange's story for this perfume:
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.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of someone who enters a room with an easy, self-possessed brightness rather than force. It suits close conversation, a lively lunch, or any setting where a sparkling first impression matters more than drama; the fragrance feels upbeat, sociable and subtly distinctive.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its grapefruit and champagne accord can stay bright and buoyant. Apply lightly to keep the spicy heart and soft woods airy; a few sprays are enough, as the scent reads as polished and diffusive rather than heavy.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like citrus with a twist: sparkling, spicy, lightly woody fragrances that feel cheerful but not simple. It will appeal to those who enjoy easy elegance, soft warmth and a modern, unisex profile with a touch of character.
Release year
2015
The nose
Cecile Matton is a contemporary perfumer known for compositions that balance clarity with texture, often giving modern fragrances a vivid opening and a smooth, wearable drydown. Her style tends to favour clean structure, luminous materials and a confident sense of contrast, which suits Remarkable People’s sparkling citrus, spicy heart and soft woody base. In Remarkable People, Matton frames the idea of charisma through brightness and lift rather than heaviness: grapefruit and champagne accord create the first impression, while cardamom, jasmine and warm woods keep the scent supple and approachable. The result is a fragrance that feels composed, modern and easy to live with, without losing its distinctive edge.
Collaborators
Etienne de Swardt, the founder of Etat Libre d’Orange, shaped the fragrance’s concept and tone, framing it as a tribute to uncompromising, unconventional people who refuse to stay ordinary. His role was less about technical composition than about defining the provocative, celebratory brief that guided the perfume’s identity.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange is a French house built on freedom, irony and provocation, but also on a serious interest in perfume as a form of self-expression. Its creations often challenge convention while remaining wearable, using contrast, wit and unexpected materials to make a point rather than simply to please.
Remarkable People’s concept
Remarkable People was conceived as an olfactive portrait of charisma: a tribute to those who disrupt the ordinary, change the rules and leave a mark whether or not they are famous. The house presents them as its own “citizens,” linking the fragrance to its broader idea of unconventional heroism and individual freedom. A curry essence made with a breakthrough extraction method adds an unusual twist to the composition.
Extra info
The name points to the house’s idea of “remarkable citizens” rather than celebrity glamour. The composition includes a curry note, and the brand highlights a breakthrough curry essence extraction as one of the fragrance’s unusual materials. It is part of Etat Libre d’Orange’s broader, rule-bending catalogue.