Luckyscent Videos: Like This by Etat Libre d'Orange

Like This by Etat Libre d'Orange, available at Luckyscent.com, is a perfume inspired by the personality and upbringing of the woman who collaborated on it — growing up in the Scottish Highlands. She draws from various references from her youth as inspiration for the scent.

One of the elements she mentioned is greenhouses, which brings in floral and green notes like flowers and grass. The base features a lovely vetiver that adds an earthy grassiness. The fragrance contains soft floral notes, including a subtle touch of Rose de Mai — though it’s not a rose perfume per se. There’s also an Immortelle note, which has a slightly maple syrupy scent, adding a bit of sweetness. This pairs beautifully with a ginger note, which adds a spicy bite. The ginger underpins much of the scent's appeal, as ginger is not commonly smelled in many perfumes.

Additionally, there is a hint of pumpkin, which is quite unique. The pumpkin note is not like a full-on pumpkin pie or anything overly sweet or gourmand, but it introduces a gourmand touch that complements the spice notes of the ginger and the syrupy sweetness of the Immortelle. These rich, warm tones are balanced by clean and soft floral notes, as well as an incredible white musk that emerges in the dry down, giving the fragrance a clean, musky skin scent.

Wearing Like This feels very unique, and in the reviewer's opinion, it doesn’t smell like anything else. It is perfect for fall — especially October and November — since it feels cozy and warm. However, the floral freshness also makes it work great in spring and summer, preventing it from becoming too heavy or cloying.

The title Like This references a couple of different sources: Alice in Wonderland, and a beautiful poem by Rumi. The reviewer wishes they had the poem memorized but encourages looking it up for those interested. For those familiar with Rumi, the scent can be appreciated on a deeper level.

The fragrance is pretty