So I began exploring the brand Etat Libre d'Orange and brought a bottle of de Sade blind.
Scent of the day (I guess)
Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade
The only listed note is labdanum. The scent is of course very heavy on incense, and reminds me of L'orpheline from Serege Lutens.
L'orpheline is more intense, and somewhat woody. Marquis de Sade on the other hand, is slightly sweet and evoke a damp feeling while L'orpheline is definitely bone dry.
The longevity on Marquis de Sade is incredible. I applied around 6 sprays on my clothes, and the scent is detectable from arm length throughout the day. When I sniffed my clothes the day after, it is still pretty much there.
L'orpheline is much stronger and lasts for eternity, it is the most long lasting perfume I own. One spray is more than enough for the day. Still, I prefer Marquis de Sade over L'orpheline. It is hard not to apply too much of L'orpheline when it is so strong. I feel myself suffocating over one spray of it. Marquis de Sade on the other hand, even if I need to apply more of it, I gain more control over how much to apply without sacrificing longevity and silage. The slight sweetness to it makes it less aggressive and more tolerable when a lot was applied.
