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Etat Libre d'Orange

Je Suis un Homme

Perfumer: Antoine Lie

2006MenClassic
7.6/ 10
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153 ratings
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Etat Libre d'Orange Je Suis un Homme is a leathery, animalic men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of myrtle, bitter orange and bergamot with cognac, cinnamon and clove; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 115 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% 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. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Animal
  7. Leathery

What does Je Suis un Homme smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic.

It opens green and fresh with myrtle, bitter orange, bergamot and lemon. Cognac, cinnamon and clove then add a spicy warmth. At the base, animalic notes, leather and patchouli build a heavy, woody footing. Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen and Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Myrtle
    • Bitter orange
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Cognac
    • Cinnamon
    • Clove
  3. Towards evening

    • Animalic notes
    • Leather
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Spring
  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    18%
  • Nighttime
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026