Soul Of My Soul

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All about this fragrance

Vibe check

An unhurried conversation that continues after everyone else has left: powdery iris and creamy rose lend tenderness, while incense and suede keep the mood composed rather than sweetly romantic. It suits a presence felt through closeness, not display.

How to wear

Mild to cool weather gives the creamy sandalwood, vanilla and powdery iris room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more intimate effect; in warmer conditions, apply lightly so the softer bergamot opening is not overshadowed by the rich base.

Who it’s for

For lovers of powdery iris, creamy woods and incense softened rather than made austere. It will appeal to those who enjoy rose without a prominently floral effect, subtle suede textures and vanilla used as warmth rather than a dessert-like centerpiece.

Release year

2020

The nose

Shyamala Maisondieu is a Givaudan perfumer whose work spans fine fragrance and includes co-creating Lancôme Idôle. Her compositions often explore contrasts between luminous florals and enveloping textures. In Soul Of My Soul, incense, iris and rose meet a creamy sandalwood foundation, giving the fragrance both softness and structure.

Etat Libre d'Orange’s story

État Libre d’Orange treats perfume as a space for creative freedom, using provocative names, irony and unconventional concepts to challenge familiar ideas of beauty and desire. Soul Of My Soul reveals a quieter side of that identity: intimate and contemplative rather than confrontational.

Soul Of My Soul’s concept

The house connects the name to One Thousand and One Nights and a childhood memory of hearing Aladdin address his beloved on a record. In that narrative, the soul’s invisible presence becomes an analogy for perfume. Imagery of sacred offerings, milk and clarified butter supplies a second inspiration, translated into the composition’s creamy, enveloping textures.

Extra info

The official pyramid distinguishes Somali incense, Australian sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla, and identifies several ingredients with the Orpur designation. Musk, tonka and benzoin also appear in the house’s narrative, although they are absent from its concise note pyramid.