230 community ratings

Frustration

Name: Frustration
Brand: Etat Libre d'Orange

Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
230 ratings

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Etat Libre d'Orange Frustration is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with spice and smoke, suited to fall and winter evenings.

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How does it perform?

From 162 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rum Cinnamon Cumin

Heart notesfirst few hours

Vanilla Vanilla absolute Cistus absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vinylguaiacol

Chestnut wood

Bourbon vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Frustration smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Voters are split on whether it reads masculine or feminine.

It opens with rum, cinnamon and cumin, which give a warm, spicy start. In the heart, vanilla and vanilla absolute bring a creamy sweetness, while cistus absolute adds a resinous depth. The base of chestnut wood and Bourbon vetiver settles into a woody, smoky foundation. Initio Side Effect and Lou de Pre Bright Tobacco have a close profile to Frustration.