Perfumer: Daniela Andrier (Givaudan)
All listed notes were subjected to an upcycling extraction process. What previously would be discarded was distilled again.
Pulp olfaction: waste not, discover new smells.
According to ELdO this is their Secretion Magnifiques which grew up and use the power of shock and eccentricity to draw attention to really important matters: environment and ethical consumption.
Upcycled or zero-waste notes in I am trash: rose neo-absolute, apple essense, Atlas cedarwood, sandalore, akigalawood, iso-e-super...
The resulting fragrance is a very pleasant perfume abstraction in which fruity vibes meet gently floral hints before going transparent woody. But still beware of Etat Libre d’Orange also mischievously revisiting the salty messy splutter of Secretions Magnifiques now and then in this formula.
The Sniff on I am Trash by Etat Libre d'Orange:
"[it] opens with the most beautiful and realistic apple note and it’s an utter delight. This apple smells really ripe, outdoorsy and fresh. When smelling it we were immediately transported to an allotment, picking up windfalls which are a bit battered and bruised in places but still mostly fine. I Am Trash smells like real apples resplendent with imperfections, rather than the perfect, sterile, waxy cold-storage apples you can buy in supermarkets which barely smell of anything at all."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of someone who notices beauty in the bruised and the overlooked: a crisp apple note, a soft floral trace, and a woody transparency that feels alive rather than polished. It suits close, informal settings where the fragrance can be caught in movement and conversation, not announced from across the room.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where its apple brightness and airy floral core can open fully without feeling heavy. A light to moderate application is enough; on skin it stays lucid and slightly woody, while in the air it reads fresher and more textured, with the upcycled materials giving it a natural, imperfect finish.
Who it’s for
For those who like modern florals with a twist: crisp fruit, soft rose, and a clean woody drydown. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy conceptual perfumery, transparent compositions, and scents that feel intelligent, slightly subversive, and not overly sweet.
Release year
2018
The nose
Daniela Andrier is a German perfumer known for her refined, contemporary style and her ability to make abstract ideas feel wearable. Working with Givaudan, she has created some of modern perfumery’s most admired compositions, including Prada Infusion d’Iris, Miu Miu, and several fragrances for Comme des Garçons and Gucci. Her work often balances clarity with texture: airy florals, polished woods, and subtle contrasts that feel precise rather than decorative. In I am Trash, that sensibility suits the concept perfectly, letting the apple and rose read as luminous and natural while the woody base keeps the composition clean, modern, and deliberately imperfect.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange is a Parisian house built on freedom, irony, and provocation, but its provocation is always tied to craftsmanship. The brand likes to challenge perfume conventions through sharp ideas, unexpected titles, and compositions that are elegant even when they are mischievous.
I am Trash | Les Fleurs du Dechet’s concept
Launched in 2018, I am Trash was conceived as an upcycled fragrance: materials that would normally be discarded were reworked into the formula, turning the idea of waste into a creative starting point. The concept uses shock with a purpose, linking scent to environmental awareness and more ethical consumption.
Extra info
The title is a deliberate reversal of perfume luxury language, turning “trash” into a point of beauty. The formula was built around upcycled ingredients, and the brand presents it as a playful answer to waste, with the scent itself moving from ripe apple to floral softness and then into a transparent woody trail.
Perfumer: Daniela Andrier (Givaudan)
All listed notes were subjected to an upcycling extraction process. What previously would be discarded was distilled again.
Pulp olfaction: waste not, discover new smells.
According to ELdO this is their Secretion Magnifiques which grew up and use the power of shock and eccentricity to draw attention to really important matters: environment and ethical consumption.
Upcycled or zero-waste notes in I am trash: rose neo-absolute, apple essense, Atlas cedarwood, sandalore, akigalawood, iso-e-super...
The resulting fragrance is a very pleasant perfume abstraction in which fruity vibes meet gently floral hints before going transparent woody. But still beware of Etat Libre d’Orange also mischievously revisiting the salty messy splutter of Secretions Magnifiques now and then in this formula.
The Sniff on I am Trash by Etat Libre d'Orange:
"[it] opens with the most beautiful and realistic apple note and it’s an utter delight. This apple smells really ripe, outdoorsy and fresh. When smelling it we were immediately transported to an allotment, picking up windfalls which are a bit battered and bruised in places but still mostly fine. I Am Trash smells like real apples resplendent with imperfections, rather than the perfect, sterile, waxy cold-storage apples you can buy in supermarkets which barely smell of anything at all."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of someone who notices beauty in the bruised and the overlooked: a crisp apple note, a soft floral trace, and a woody transparency that feels alive rather than polished. It suits close, informal settings where the fragrance can be caught in movement and conversation, not announced from across the room.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where its apple brightness and airy floral core can open fully without feeling heavy. A light to moderate application is enough; on skin it stays lucid and slightly woody, while in the air it reads fresher and more textured, with the upcycled materials giving it a natural, imperfect finish.
Who it’s for
For those who like modern florals with a twist: crisp fruit, soft rose, and a clean woody drydown. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy conceptual perfumery, transparent compositions, and scents that feel intelligent, slightly subversive, and not overly sweet.
Release year
2018
The nose
Daniela Andrier is a German perfumer known for her refined, contemporary style and her ability to make abstract ideas feel wearable. Working with Givaudan, she has created some of modern perfumery’s most admired compositions, including Prada Infusion d’Iris, Miu Miu, and several fragrances for Comme des Garçons and Gucci. Her work often balances clarity with texture: airy florals, polished woods, and subtle contrasts that feel precise rather than decorative. In I am Trash, that sensibility suits the concept perfectly, letting the apple and rose read as luminous and natural while the woody base keeps the composition clean, modern, and deliberately imperfect.
Etat Libre d'Orange’s story
Etat Libre d’Orange is a Parisian house built on freedom, irony, and provocation, but its provocation is always tied to craftsmanship. The brand likes to challenge perfume conventions through sharp ideas, unexpected titles, and compositions that are elegant even when they are mischievous.
I am Trash | Les Fleurs du Dechet’s concept
Launched in 2018, I am Trash was conceived as an upcycled fragrance: materials that would normally be discarded were reworked into the formula, turning the idea of waste into a creative starting point. The concept uses shock with a purpose, linking scent to environmental awareness and more ethical consumption.
Extra info
The title is a deliberate reversal of perfume luxury language, turning “trash” into a point of beauty. The formula was built around upcycled ingredients, and the brand presents it as a playful answer to waste, with the scent itself moving from ripe apple to floral softness and then into a transparent woody trail.