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Etat Libre d'Orange

Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes / Philippine Houseboy

Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger

2012UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10
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Etat Libre d'Orange Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes / Philippine Houseboy is a unisex scent that ties the brightness of ginger, coriander and lemon to rice and jasmine.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 241 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Sweet
  7. Gourmand
  8. Spicy

What does Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes / Philippine Houseboy smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split fairly evenly between spring, fall and summer, with spring slightly ahead. It sits closer to leisure and daily wear, and voters are almost evenly divided between calling it feminine and masculine.

The top opens with lemon's tartness alongside the spicy edge of ginger and coriander. In the heart, rice and jasmine add a creamy, powdery softness, while cardamom keeps the spice going. The base of tonka bean and amber sweetens it, with leather leaving a dry trace behind. The overall feel is fresh, green and lightly gourmand.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Ginger
    • Coriander
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Rice
    • Jasmine
    • Cardamom
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Leather
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 27%
    Autumn
  • 26%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Winter
  • Casual
    28%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    13%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026