Where iris typically opens powdery and cool, Etat Libre d'Orange's She Was an Anomaly EDP leads with green tangerine and bergamot before the iris emerges over sandalwood and vanilla, for anyone.
She Was an Anomaly EDP approaches the iris note from an unusual direction. Green tangerine in the opening provides a bright, slightly tart citrus that is fresher and more vegetal than standard orange; bergamot adds familiar citrus brightness. Together the opening reads as crisp and green before the iris introduces its powdery, slightly rooty character in the heart.
Iris in the heart is the central note here, taking the position that the title promises: distinct from the conventional citrus-fresh openings that surround it. Sandalwood provides creamy, warm support; vanilla adds softness; amber and musk in the base extend the composition with warmth and projection. Seven to nine hours on skin.
She Was an Anomaly EDP suits spring and autumn from daytime through evening. The iris and sandalwood accord reads well in moderate temperatures. A fragrance suited to casual and smart-casual occasions.
