Resinous Spicy Fragrance for Men & Women

Attaquer le Soleil by Etat Libre d’Orange is a tribute to the infamous and provocative spirit of the Marquis de Sade, a man who lived on the edge of convention, challenging societal norms and pushing boundaries. This fragrance embodies his philosophy of unrestrained freedom, defiance, and desire. To attack the sun is to confront the very fabric of existence, to disrupt the expected and ignite a fire that liberates humanity from the constraints of preconception and conformity. It is a declaration of audacity, a scent that reflects the endless pursuit of pleasure and liberation from judgment.

At the core of this fragrance is cistus, a note that has long been avoided or hidden by the perfumer. Here, in Attaquer le Soleil, cistus is exposed in all its raw beauty, representing the boldness and paradoxes that de Sade embraced. It is an essential ingredient that carries the warmth of resin and a smoky, balsamic richness, evoking both the tenderness and brutality that marked the Marquis’s writings and philosophies.

 The fragrance unfolds with a radical formula, offering cistus in its purest form, without being masked or diluted by sweeter, more familiar elements like vanilla or amber. This singular note serves as both a challenge and a liberation for the wearer, reflecting de Sade’s rejection of societal limits and his insistence on experiencing life and desire fully.