Best Secretions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'Orange Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Secretions Magnifiques is a woody fragrance that blends marine elements with creamy and earthy accords. The scent opens with the salty freshness of seaweed, softened by a milk accord and coconut, while orris root adds a powdery floral aspect. Opoponax and sandalwood provide a warm, resinous base that balances the unusual aquatic and creamy facets. Those attracted to its unique combination of marine freshness and creamy woods should focus on fragrances featuring seaweed, orris, and sandalwood for a similar olfactory experience.
High to Lotus by Space Fluid £290.00
- Key notes:
- ambrette seeds
- artichoke
- cloves
- orris (iris root)
- oud
- rose
- sandalwood
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- green
- unconventional
- woody
Tentacles of anise-infused florals (jasmine, mimosa, white rose) weave their way through this sea of green: vegetal artichoke, watery lotus, bright peppermint, briny seaweed. The effect is a deep, esoteric leather.
Intime-Extime by Pierre Guillaume White Collection £140.00
- Key notes:
- incense
- milk accord
- orris (iris root)
- tea
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
When a perfume says everything about you… Intime-Extime is a powdery, floral and amber scent that can be seen as a skin adornment.
The iris powder accord, incense and vanilla suggest intelligence and power. Whilst the itauba wood and carefully infused white tea gives a refreshing yet exotic complexity to this remarkable perfume.
Entre Ciel et Mer by Pierre Guillaume Cruise/Croisiere £144.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- sandalwood
- sea salt
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
A marine poem composed wave after wave…
Entre ciel et Mer (“Between sky and sea”) tells a story of Etesian winds, azure skies and flying over seascapes at top speed…
Icy, soaring and powerful, the first whiff feels as though it had been sculpted out of the Meltem – the north wind that blows over the Aegean Sea, with notes of crumpled, water-splashed leaves and the fruity-aromatic nuances of a lavender, pear and white thyme accord.
The scent’s convincing seawater effect is achieved through a molecular distillation of algae from the Pacific, with iodic and animalic notes of white lichen and ambergris.
The dry, almost mineral facets are balanced out with cedar, moss and sandalwood from New Caledonia.
A strikingly good interpretation of the marine theme.
Olm by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- iso-e-super
- mineral accord
- sandalwood
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- woody
Over millions of years, persistent rainwater gnaws at porous limestone, carving out karsts deep within the earth. Carried in droplets, sediment grows upon itself, forming misshapen statues. The stalagmites and stalactites reach for one another, patient in the knowledge that one day they will meet. No sunlight breaches these cavern walls, but something has. Somewhere in time, a family of olms, aquatic salamanders, wandered into the limestone cave and never re-emerged. Generations in darkness have stripped the olms of colour and sight. Pale and blind they wait, sometimes for years, for the subterranean river to deliver a meal of larvae or shrimp to their murky abode.
Close your eyes and follow Zoologist Olm into a cavern of sensory delight. Aromachemicals float in mineral water, flowing into a dewy limestone passage that shimmers with algae and amber, stirring up earthy sandalwood and musks. Olm is not seen. Olm is felt. Let this unique fragrance awaken something deep within you.
Ambrosia by Byermia £125.00
- Key notes:
- civet
- coconut
- guava
- heliotrope
- mango
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- plumeria
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
Inspired by the mythical nectar of the gods, Ambrosia opens with the sweet, delicate notes of plumeria and mango, layered with the lush richness of peach, lychee, and coconut. The heart reveals the creamy depth of heliotrope, musk, and guava, while wafts of French orris, Mysore and Sri Lankan sandalwood, Indian tuberose and vintage Ethiopian civet evoke a divine atmosphere—capturing the essence of heavenly indulgence.
Mulberry Fig by Floris £180.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- coconut
- fig
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
An Eau de Parfum with floral amber notes, Mulberry Fig, is a warm creamy scent combined with bittersweet, green, and powdery orris notes to an incredible effect.
Created by the in-house perfumery team at 89 Jermyn Street.
Inspired by St James's Park, a quick promenade away from our Jermyn Street shop, one of London’s oldest Royal Parks, surrounded by some of the country’s most famous landmarks and lush greenery.
Creamy sweet and bitter green aromas encompass the shoreline of the blissful lake towered by an abundance of fig trees, immense in scale with elongated deciduous leaves flaunting their architectural foliage, believed to be the largest in Britain.
Mulberry Fig is a scent that evokes a floral amber fragrance combining the soft powdery character of orris with hints of fruit and spice. The perfume opens with a sparkle of fig and cardamom supported from the heart with fragrant green tones of vetiver and cypress. Amyris, cedarwood and sandalwood emphasise the overall woody character that permeates through the perfume.
Red by Sora Dora £170.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- mandarin
- mandora
- nutmeg
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- sunflower
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Warm, spicy and friendly, this extrait summons the good and protects you from the bad. A nutty haze of coconut a-swirl with cardamom, walnut and nutmeg soon deepens with the plush lushness of jasmine and iris. Fig, richly sweet and vegetal, adds contrast, while sandalwood provides cozy, just-out-of-focus grounding that is mellow and milky.
Fermo pesca by Zanini £360.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- buckwheat
- capers
- immortelle
- oud
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- vintage/old school
- woody
A rustic sauna on a windswept beach. Outside, the air carries salty ocean waves and the bitter burnt wood of extinguished bonfires. Inside, there’s mineral steam, herbal tinctures and damp skin. Rare ambergris and a cluster of exotic ouds suggest seaweed, leather and sex.
Limited to 40 bottles 58% extrait.
Blended with
Natuna wild oud,
Pontianak wild oud,
Vintage Merauke wild oud,
Ambergris absolute,
Immortelle essential oil,
Myrrh tincture,
Okoume tincture,
Buckwheat tincture,
Caper absolute,
Marigold absolute,
Aloe resin tincture,
Salsola soda tincture,
Seaweed absolute,
Onycha absolute,
Robinia pseudoacacia tincture,
Gardenia absolute,
Jasmine sambac absolute,
Myrtle tincture,
Citron essential oil
Important notice:
Zanini blends are living botanical compositions, crafted entirely from natural materials and free from synthetic fixatives or stabilizers. As with all things living, subtle variations are part of their nature: over time, you may notice a gentle evolution in colour, texture, or the appearance of natural sediment. These are not imperfections, but part of the character of the raw materials themselves.
These blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes) and sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in Zanini’s 100% natural blends may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Zanini’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.).
Zanini advise that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Zanini’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Hue by Anna Zworykina £95.00
- Key notes:
- mineral accord
- oud
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Hue (the town of the dead kings) is a city as well as a complex expanse of ancient ruins in central Vietnam.
The perfume is a super layered smellscape with scented references to the warm humid winds from the tropical sea, forest rivers teeming with crocodiles and creatures one would rather not meet, lush and shady jungle, ancient stones under scrorching sun and offerings of fruit bathing in mystical incense.
There around 30 natural ingredients in the formula, including very rate ones such as clay attar, seaweed and choya varieties. Choya Nakh for instance is what you get when you distill crushed sea shells.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Revenge):
Juniper berry e.o.
Mango leaf abs
Hop CO2 extract
Patchouli e.o.
Labdanum abs
Vetiver e.o.
Mitti attar
Lavender abs
Choya ral e.o.
Choya nakh e.o.
Hay abs
Oakmoss abs
Seaweed abs
Sandalwood e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Frangipani abs
Rose de may abs
Green Cognac e.o.
Acacia farnesiana e.o.
Frankincense e.o.
Frankincense CO2 extract
Lotus pink abs
Sweet myrrh e.o.
Costus e.o.
Angelica root abs.
Agarwood e.o.
Saffron abs
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Megamare by Orto Parisi £155.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- lemon
- seaweed
- warm sand accord
- Aromagroups:
- marine
- woody
Sights.
It is an indomitable depth, the unknown,
a call towards all and nothing – here, there, everywhere.
The wholeness of the sea doesn’t need an explanation.
About Secretions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'Orange
- How does Secretions Magnifiques differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Secretions Magnifiques uniquely combines marine freshness with a creamy milk accord and powdery orris root, balanced by opoponax and sandalwood. Many fragrances here share some marine or woody notes but differ in their emphasis on creaminess, sweetness, or smoky and green facets.
- What notes should I focus on if I want a fragrance similar to Secretions Magnifiques?
- Look for fragrances containing seaweed to capture the marine freshness, alongside orris root for powdery floral nuances and sandalwood for warmth. Inclusion of a milk accord or creamy notes will bring you closer to the original’s softness.
- Are these fragrances generally fresh or warm in character?
- These fragrances vary: some lean towards fresh and clean with sea salt, mineral, or green notes, while others emphasise warmth through oud, ambergris, or smoky accords. Secretions Magnifiques balances freshness with creamy warmth, which not all here replicate.









