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Etat Libre d'Orange

Let's Pretend

Perfumer: Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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Etat Libre d'Orange Let's Pretend is a unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, pairing a fresh, fruity side with a floral heart.

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How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /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
6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

74% 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

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Creamy

What does Let's Pretend smell like?

It opens with mandarin orange, pink pepper and saffron, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, peach and jasmine sambac absolute add a sweet floral note. Styrax, benzoin and cedar settle the base into something creamy and woody.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable without filling the room. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office, and call its character modern. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mandarin orange
    • Pink pepper
    • Saffron
  2. First hours

    • Osmanthus absolute
    • Peach
    • Jasmine sambac absolute
  3. Towards evening

    • Styrax
    • Akigalawood®
    • Benzoin

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Spring
  • 33%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Winter
  • 15%
    Autumn
  • Casual
    26%
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Office
    21%
  • Evening
    15%
  • Nighttime
    11%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026