She Was an Anomaly
Perfumer: Daniela Andrier
244 ratings
From your scent profile
Etat Libre d'Orange She Was an Anomaly is a fresh, floral scent for women, with sweetness softened by a powdery, creamy texture.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 190 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
60% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
CreamyWhat does She Was an Anomaly smell like?
Green mandarin orange brightens the opening. In the heart, iris, vanilla, plum, white blossoms and frankincense take the lead, and the floral side mixes with a spicy, slightly synthetic tone. Cedarwood, musk, ambrofix and sandalwood give the base a woody footing.
Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its character is mostly rated feminine. Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur and Les Eaux Primordiales Iris Palladium have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Green mandarin orange
First hours
- Iris
- Vanilla
- Plum
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
- Musk
- Ambrofix
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 26%Autumn
- 25%Summer
- 16%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual27%
- Daytime26%
- Office22%
- Evening11%
- Nighttime10%
- Sport4%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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52% matchBlackened Santal (Eau de Parfum)
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51% matchMémoire d'une Odeur
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50% matchInfinite Navy
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Last updated: October 26, 2026