Etat Libre d'Orange · 2018
The Ghost in the Shell 2018
EDPUnisex
The Story
The Ghost in the Shell is a futuristic, skin-like scent that blurs the line between human and machine. It opens with a metallic, ozonic freshness from aldehydes and milk notes, then settles into a clean, musky floral heart. The base is a creamy, synthetic blend of suede and ambroxan that feels like a second skin. It's weird, wonderful, and surprisingly wearable.
Note Breakdown
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Fragrance composition evolves over time, from the initial sparkling top notes to the deep, long-lasting base.
Encyclopedia Insights
Does this really smell like milk and metal?+
Yes, the opening is quite unique: a creamy, slightly sour milk note combined with a cold, metallic aldehydic accord. It's strange but addictive.
Is this fragrance unisex?+
Absolutely. It's marketed as unisex and works well on any gender. The skin-like quality makes it very personal.
How does it compare to other Etat Libre d'Orange scents?+
It's one of their more wearable avant-garde scents. Less challenging than Secretions Magnifiques but still unconventional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this really smell like milk and metal?+
Yes, the opening is quite unique: a creamy, slightly sour milk note combined with a cold, metallic aldehydic accord. It's strange but addictive.
Is this fragrance unisex?+
Absolutely. It's marketed as unisex and works well on any gender. The skin-like quality makes it very personal.
How does it compare to other Etat Libre d'Orange scents?+
It's one of their more wearable avant-garde scents. Less challenging than Secretions Magnifiques but still unconventional.
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