The Verdict  

Scent Profile :Vetiver chestnut cream olive leaves myrrh vanilla opoponax.  
Seasonality: Best suited for fall and winter complements cooler weather.  
Sillage: Moderate, projecting up to 6 feet.  
Longevity: 6+ hours.

Introduction  

Etat Libre d Orange known for its bold and unconventional fragrances presents Fat Electrician a semi modern vetiver scent that defies expectations. Released in 2009 this fragrance combines earthy vetiver with creamy chestnut and vanilla creating a unique blend that is both comforting and intriguing. Known for its quirky naming and avant garde compositions Etat Libre d Orange has crafted a scent that is as unconventional as its title suggests.  

Fragrance Notes  

Top Notes: Black Pepper, Elemi Rezin
Middle Notes: Cedarwood, Vetiver
Base Notes: Opoponax, Myrrh, Vanilla Orpur

Fragrance Profile  

Fat Electrician opens with a prominent vetiver note which brings its characteristic earthy smoky aroma. The chestnut cream adds a creamy nutty sweetness softening the vetiver and giving the fragrance a gourmand twist. As the scent develops the heart notes of olive leaves and myrrh emerge.

The olive leaves contribute a green slightly smoky quality while the myrrh adds a resinous balsamic depth. The base notes of vanilla and opoponax provide a warm sweet finish with the opoponax lending a slightly medicinal amber like quality that lingers on the skin. The overall scent is earthy creamy and slightly smoky with a gourmand undertone that makes it both familiar and unexpected.  

Season  

Fat Electrician is best suited for fall and winter where its warm earthy profile complements the cooler weather. The richness of chestnut cream and vanilla makes it less appropriate for warmer months.  

Occasion  

The fragrance is versatile enough for both casual and formal settings making it suitable for daytime wear or evening outings.  

Performance  

The sillage is moderate and the longevity is solid with the fragrance lasting for several hours.  

Sillage

Moderate, projecting up to 6 feet.  

Longevity

6+ hours.

Conclusion  

Fat Electrician by Etat Libre d Orange is a unique and unconventional take on vetiver blending earthy notes with creamy gourmand elements. Its warmth and depth make it an excellent choice for cooler months and its versatility allows it to transition from day to night with ease.