272 community ratings

La Fin du Monde

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
272 ratings

Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin du Monde opens on roasted sesame, popcorn and black pepper, a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent.

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How does it perform?

From 206 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% 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

Roasted sesame

Popcorn Black pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Freesia Cumin Orris absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Gun powder Ambrette seed

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does La Fin du Monde smell like?

The top notes are roasted sesame, popcorn and black pepper, so the gourmand and spicy sides come first. In the heart, freesia, cumin and orris absolute move it towards a powdery, floral line. The base of sandalwood, gun powder and ambrette seed adds a woody, smoky and creamy footing. The overall feel is sweet and slightly synthetic.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter in third place. It is chosen most for leisure and daily wear. Voters lean slightly feminine, though masculine votes are not far behind. Sora Dora Lü Bu and Maison Margiela Coffee Break have a close profile.