You or Someone Like You by État Libre d’Orange EDP sample

You or Someone Like You is a crisp, contemporary fragrance built around fresh mint, luminous citrus and transparent green accords. It opens with an exhilarating blend of mint, grapefruit, bergamot and aromatic anise, creating an immediate impression of cool leaves, sharp citrus peel and clear morning air. The fragrance then develops into green notes, tart cassis, airy hedione and a delicate touch of rose before settling into a soft, clean base of white musk.

The overall effect is bright, weightless and effortlessly modern. Rather than smelling like a traditional floral perfume, it feels botanical and atmospheric—as though fresh herbs and rose leaves have been crushed between the fingers beneath an intensely blue California sky.

What makes You or Someone Like You stand out is the realism and clarity of its mint accord. It feels freshly picked rather than sugary, toothpaste-like or heavily mentholated, while the citrus and translucent florals keep the composition radiant and refined. It wears with an easy, natural freshness that suits warm weather, relaxed daytime occasions and anyone who wants to smell distinctive without appearing overly perfumed.

The fragrance was inspired by Chandler Burr’s novel of the same name and created in collaboration with the author. État Libre d’Orange presents it as an interpretation of Los Angeles—a city associated with radiant light, freedom and endless possibility.

Quick Facts

Brand: État Libre d’Orange
Fragrance Type / Family: Eau de Parfum • Green Aromatic • Fresh Spicy
For Whom: Unisex
Season: Spring • Summer • Mild Autumn Days
Occasion: Daytime • Office • Casual Wear • Holidays • Travel • Warm-Weather Signature Scent
Country / Line: France — État Libre d’Orange Collection
Perfumer: Caroline Sabas
Launch Year: 2017

You or Someone Like You was composed by Caroline Sabas and released in 2017. Its concept was developed with fragrance critic and author Chandler Burr, whose novel provided both the name and the Los Angeles setting behind the scent.

Scent Profile

Top: Mint, grapefruit, bergamot and anise
Heart: Green notes, cassis, rose and hedione
Base: White musk

État Libre d’Orange deliberately avoids presenting a conventional note pyramid, arguing that the finished fragrance matters more than a list of materials. The structure above reflects the notes most commonly associated with the composition by fragrance databases and wearer communities.

What Other People Think

Reviewers often describe You or Someone Like You as minty, green, uplifting and remarkably realistic. People tend to highlight the freshly crushed mint opening, sparkling citrus and garden-like atmosphere, with some comparing the scent to a mojito, a greenhouse or cool greenery after watering.

Its natural freshness and easy wearability receive considerable praise, particularly during spring and hot summer weather. The clean musky drydown keeps it soft and approachable, although performance is often described as intimate to moderate rather than powerful. Overall, the fragrance is usually seen as one of État Libre d’Orange’s most accessible creations: unusual enough to feel distinctive, but fresh, elegant and versatile enough for everyday wear.

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