The Ghost in the Shell, a perfume that speaks of the human phenomenon and its paradox. A perfume that makes you the axis and the arrow of evolution; modern, indeed!
By mixing biotech and natural materials, this perfume silently celebrates the wake of the future and whispers of the day to come. A day when all consciousness is summoned by the infosphere to constitute a superior being and pass from the inert to the living. As the molecules assemble to make the living, we will then make a qualitative leap that becomes the starting point and arrival of transhumanism.
Inspired by the Dan Simmons’ science fiction novel Hyperion as well as of course the manga Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow, this fragrance draws its inspiration from the forward thinkers of the 20th century, but is in itself of the future.
NOTES
Top: Aqual™, Yuzu HE, Hexyl Acetate (MANE Biotech)
Middle: Jasmin absolute, Mugane™, Milky Skin Accord
Base: Moss Accord, Vinyl Gaiacol (MANE Biotech), Orcanox™
HOW IT WEARS
Opening with a symphony of bright synthetics, citruses and florals, The Ghost In The Shell develops to reveal a milky, lactonic heart that mimics the scent of clean skin. Once you reach the dry-down, you can pick up the chemical vinyl accord and the soft greenness of moss. The Ghost in the Shell will last 6-8 hours on the skin and leaves an ethereal trail behind the wearer.
LORE LOVES
The Ghost in the Shell smells like cyborg skin… so close to human but not quite. It’s comforting and clean, but with a chemical twist that lends a your-skin-but-upgraded kind of feel to the scent. Otherwordly and futuristic, upgrade yourself and your fragrance game with a spritz of The Ghost in the Shell.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded by Etienne de Swardt in 2006, Etat Libre d’Orange is an ambitious, audacious perfume house. Its name meaning “Free Orange State” in French, this is a house with an emphasis on originality, audacity, authenticity and freedom of expression. Each of Etat Libre d’Orange’s offerings is uncompromisingly surprising and knows no constraints in terms of creativity nor raw materials.
A perfumer for LVMH for many years before going rogue, Etienne de Swardt founded Etat Libre d’Orange with a view to turn the commercial fragrance industry on its head. Its launch certainly made waves, not only due to the raunchy fragrance names, but for the compositions themselves.
Read any review of Etat Libre d’Orange online and you will see a wide range of opinions, from disgusted to delighted, from aroused to inspired. We are obsessed with the daring whimsy of this fragrance house and so excited to have it at Lore!
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