The Orange Extraordinaire collection.
How many beautiful incense fragrances do we need? At least one more.
Presenting Soul of My Soul, a soft cloud of smooth sandalwood, creamy sweet rose, powdery fresh orris root and vanilla.
Inspiration:
“He breathes into my ear
until my soul
takes on His fragrance.
He is the soul of my soul –
How can I escape?
But why would any soul in this world
want to escape from the Beloved?”
Rumi
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of close conversation and stillness, when the room is quiet enough for incense to read as warmth rather than smoke. It suits a composed, inward mood: polished clothes, low light, and a presence that feels calm, thoughtful and slightly luminous.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its incense, iris and sandalwood can stay soft and rounded on skin. Apply lightly; it wears close and intimate rather than expansive, with a gentle powdery trail that becomes warmer and creamier as it settles.
Who it’s for
For those who like incense softened by florals and woods, and who prefer a fragrance with texture over projection. It will appeal to wearers drawn to powdery, meditative compositions, creamy sandalwood, and elegant scents that stay discreet and refined.
Release year
2021
The nose
Shyamala Maisondieu. Maisondieu is known for polished, textural compositions that often balance comfort with a clear modern structure. Her work frequently leans into creamy woods, musks and luminous florals, giving her fragrances a smooth, tactile finish rather than a sharp edge. For Soul of My Soul, she shapes incense, iris, rose and sandalwood into something unusually tender for Etat Libre d’Orange: less confrontational than the house’s more provocative releases, but still distinctive in its contrast of powder, warmth and sacred-smoke atmosphere.
Collaborators
Etienne de Swardt shaped the concept and narrative brief, drawing on his fascination with Hindu imagery and ritual memory; the fragrance’s devotional tone and symbolic references come from that creative direction. Shyamala Maisondieu translated the idea into the finished composition, giving the concept its creamy, powdery, skin-close form.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange builds perfume as a space for freedom, contrast and wit, often challenging conventional luxury codes with bold ideas and unexpected materials. The house pairs conceptual storytelling with strong craftsmanship, making originality and expressive character central to its identity.
Soul Of My Soul’s concept
Soul of My Soul was first offered as a Selfridges exclusive before its wider launch in 2021. It belongs to the Orange Extraordinaire collection and was conceived as a soft, incense-led meditation on devotion, with imagery drawn from ritual offerings, sacred smoke and Rumi’s poetry.
Extra info
Part of Etat Libre d’Orange’s Orange Extraordinaire collection, Soul of My Soul is notable for being a gentler, more restrained outlier within a house known for provocation. Its inspiration is tied to Rumi’s devotional poetry and to imagery of sacred ritual.
The Orange Extraordinaire collection.
How many beautiful incense fragrances do we need? At least one more.
Presenting Soul of My Soul, a soft cloud of smooth sandalwood, creamy sweet rose, powdery fresh orris root and vanilla.
Inspiration:
“He breathes into my ear
until my soul
takes on His fragrance.
He is the soul of my soul –
How can I escape?
But why would any soul in this world
want to escape from the Beloved?”
Rumi
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of close conversation and stillness, when the room is quiet enough for incense to read as warmth rather than smoke. It suits a composed, inward mood: polished clothes, low light, and a presence that feels calm, thoughtful and slightly luminous.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its incense, iris and sandalwood can stay soft and rounded on skin. Apply lightly; it wears close and intimate rather than expansive, with a gentle powdery trail that becomes warmer and creamier as it settles.
Who it’s for
For those who like incense softened by florals and woods, and who prefer a fragrance with texture over projection. It will appeal to wearers drawn to powdery, meditative compositions, creamy sandalwood, and elegant scents that stay discreet and refined.
Release year
2021
The nose
Shyamala Maisondieu. Maisondieu is known for polished, textural compositions that often balance comfort with a clear modern structure. Her work frequently leans into creamy woods, musks and luminous florals, giving her fragrances a smooth, tactile finish rather than a sharp edge. For Soul of My Soul, she shapes incense, iris, rose and sandalwood into something unusually tender for Etat Libre d’Orange: less confrontational than the house’s more provocative releases, but still distinctive in its contrast of powder, warmth and sacred-smoke atmosphere.
Collaborators
Etienne de Swardt shaped the concept and narrative brief, drawing on his fascination with Hindu imagery and ritual memory; the fragrance’s devotional tone and symbolic references come from that creative direction. Shyamala Maisondieu translated the idea into the finished composition, giving the concept its creamy, powdery, skin-close form.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange builds perfume as a space for freedom, contrast and wit, often challenging conventional luxury codes with bold ideas and unexpected materials. The house pairs conceptual storytelling with strong craftsmanship, making originality and expressive character central to its identity.
Soul Of My Soul’s concept
Soul of My Soul was first offered as a Selfridges exclusive before its wider launch in 2021. It belongs to the Orange Extraordinaire collection and was conceived as a soft, incense-led meditation on devotion, with imagery drawn from ritual offerings, sacred smoke and Rumi’s poetry.
Extra info
Part of Etat Libre d’Orange’s Orange Extraordinaire collection, Soul of My Soul is notable for being a gentler, more restrained outlier within a house known for provocation. Its inspiration is tied to Rumi’s devotional poetry and to imagery of sacred ritual.