Experimentum Crucis

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Experimentum Crucis

Etat Libre d'Orange · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2019

≈ $221 · approx. retail

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Inspired by Newton's apple reimagined as a falling rose — a spicy cumin-fruit opening gives way to a honeyed rose-jasmine heart over dry, woody Akigalawood and patchouli.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Quentin Bisch

French · 85 in collection

Acclaimed Givaudan perfumer known for expressive, emotional scents.

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