The Afternoon of a Faun

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The Afternoon of a Faun

Etat Libre d'Orange · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2012

≈ $100 · 3.4oz · approx. retail

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An aromatic-spicy chypre weaving immortelle, incense and myrrh through a leathery, mossy base. Inspired by Nijinsky's ballet, it is contemplative, resinous and darkly beautiful.

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

FallWinterEvening

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