43 community ratings

Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols

Name: Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols
Brand: Etat Libre d'Orange

Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui

2010UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

5.9/ 10

Community score
43 ratings

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Etat Libre d'Orange Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy feel with green, floral and spicy touches and a slightly synthetic edge, suited to easygoing spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

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

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 35% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heliotrope Leather Ambrette Plum Patchouli Lemon Orcanox Black pepper Aldehydes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Malaise of the 1970s / Sex Pistols smell like?

Lemon and aldehydes give it a bright, clean start, while heliotrope and plum add a soft floral and fruity side. Black pepper draws a spicy edge, and leather, patchouli and orcanox lay a dry, woody base. Ambrette smooths these parts together.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. Lacoste Match Point Cologne and Maison Rebatchi Cuir Tassili have a close profile.