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You or Someone like You

Q: Is this fragrance really unisex, or does it wear more masculine or feminine?

It genuinely sits in the middle. The mint, grapefruit, and grass give it a crisp, slightly sporty character that traditionally skews masculine, but the rose, hedione, and white musk base soften it considerably. Most people in fragrance communities treat it as a true unisex option — it's been well-received across genders without anyone flagging it as leaning hard in either direction.

Q: How long does it last and how much projection does it have?

Longevity is moderate. The opening is noticeable and bracing, and you'll get solid wear for a few hours before it softens into a quiet, close-skin musk. On clothes it tends to hold longer than on skin. Projection is never massive — this isn't a fragrance that announces itself across a room. Think of it as a personal scent that people will notice up close rather than in passing.

Q: When and where is this best worn?

Hot weather is where it genuinely shines — spring and summer make up the overwhelming majority of its seasonal reputation. It's built for daytime: casual outings, outdoor activities, the office on a warm afternoon. The clean, inoffensive character also makes it viable year-round indoors or in air-conditioned environments. It's not an evening or occasion fragrance.

Q: How does it compare to other fresh or green fragrances in the same price range?

It distinguishes itself from typical aquatics and designer fresh fragrances by favoring natural-smelling greenery — grass, chlorophyll, garden mint — over synthetic ozonic or watery effects. Some community members note that cheaper alternatives exist with comparable freshness and better longevity, so it's worth sampling before committing. What you're paying for is a specific naturalness and quality of blending that's harder to find at lower price points, though whether that justifies the premium is a personal call.

Q: Is this representative of Etat Libre d'Orange's usual style?

Not particularly. The house is known for challenging, often provocative releases, and You or Someone Like You is one of their more approachable and wearable offerings. If you've been hesitant about the house because of its more eccentric releases, this is a reasonable entry point — it prioritizes being pleasant to wear over making a statement.

Q: Has this fragrance been reformulated since its launch?

No widely documented reformulation has been flagged by the fragrance community. It remains largely consistent with its 2017 launch profile, which is part of why it retains a strong following among those who sampled it early on.

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Accords

Notes

TopMint//Grapefruit//Bergamot//Anise

HeartGreen notes//Cassis//Chlorophyll//Grass//Rose//Hedione//Geranium//Garden rose

BaseWhite musk//Musk

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What does You or Someone like You smell like?

You or Someone Like You opens with a burst that feels genuinely alive — mint and grapefruit collide with bergamot and a whisper of anise to create something bright, slightly bitter, and cooling withou...

Details

House: Etat Libre d'Orange
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: unisex
Year: 2017
Longevity: 6.9 / 10
Sillage: 6.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Green, Fresh, Floral, Spicy, Citrus
Best Seasons: Summer, Spring
Best Occasions: Daily, Leisure
Perfumer: Caroline Sabas

Community Insights

Based on 630 discussions

The mint-forward opening is the most talked-about element, praised for feeling natural and garden-fresh rather than icy or artificial — though the same quality has divided a minority who find it veers into antiseptic territory.
Performance is generally considered decent rather than outstanding: it tends to open with good projection but fades to a close-skin musky finish within a few hours, making it more of a personal scent than a room-filler.
It's broadly recommended as a hot-weather fragrance — spring and summer dominate its seasonal reputation — and sits comfortably in daily and leisure-wear territory rather than special occasions.
Community comparisons frequently point to clean, aquatic, or green unisex fragrances rather than other Etat Libre d'Orange scents, suggesting it occupies a different lane from the house's more avant-garde releases.
Value is a recurring discussion point: some enthusiasts find it well-priced for a niche house, while others suggest that fresher or equally green alternatives exist at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fragrance really unisex, or does it wear more masculine or feminine?+

It genuinely sits in the middle. The mint, grapefruit, and grass give it a crisp, slightly sporty character that traditionally skews masculine, but the rose, hedione, and white musk base soften it considerably. Most people in fragrance communities treat it as a true unisex option — it's been well-received across genders without anyone flagging it as leaning hard in either direction.

How long does it last and how much projection does it have?+

Longevity is moderate. The opening is noticeable and bracing, and you'll get solid wear for a few hours before it softens into a quiet, close-skin musk. On clothes it tends to hold longer than on skin. Projection is never massive — this isn't a fragrance that announces itself across a room. Think of it as a personal scent that people will notice up close rather than in passing.

When and where is this best worn?+

Hot weather is where it genuinely shines — spring and summer make up the overwhelming majority of its seasonal reputation. It's built for daytime: casual outings, outdoor activities, the office on a warm afternoon. The clean, inoffensive character also makes it viable year-round indoors or in air-conditioned environments. It's not an evening or occasion fragrance.

Appears in Collections

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Accords

Notes

TopMint//Grapefruit//Bergamot//Anise

HeartGreen notes//Cassis//Chlorophyll//Grass//Rose//Hedione//Geranium//Garden rose

BaseWhite musk//Musk

What does You or Someone like You smell like?

You or Someone Like You opens with a burst that feels genuinely alive — mint and grapefruit collide with bergamot and a whisper of anise to create something bright, slightly bitter, and cooling withou...

Details

House: Etat Libre d'Orange
Concentration: Parfum
Gender: unisex
Year: 2017
Longevity: 6.9 / 10
Sillage: 6.5 / 10
Scent Profile: Green, Fresh, Floral, Spicy, Citrus
Best Seasons: Summer, Spring
Best Occasions: Daily, Leisure
Perfumer: Caroline Sabas

Community Insights

Based on 630 discussions

The mint-forward opening is the most talked-about element, praised for feeling natural and garden-fresh rather than icy or artificial — though the same quality has divided a minority who find it veers into antiseptic territory.
Performance is generally considered decent rather than outstanding: it tends to open with good projection but fades to a close-skin musky finish within a few hours, making it more of a personal scent than a room-filler.
It's broadly recommended as a hot-weather fragrance — spring and summer dominate its seasonal reputation — and sits comfortably in daily and leisure-wear territory rather than special occasions.
Community comparisons frequently point to clean, aquatic, or green unisex fragrances rather than other Etat Libre d'Orange scents, suggesting it occupies a different lane from the house's more avant-garde releases.
Value is a recurring discussion point: some enthusiasts find it well-priced for a niche house, while others suggest that fresher or equally green alternatives exist at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fragrance really unisex, or does it wear more masculine or feminine?+

It genuinely sits in the middle. The mint, grapefruit, and grass give it a crisp, slightly sporty character that traditionally skews masculine, but the rose, hedione, and white musk base soften it considerably. Most people in fragrance communities treat it as a true unisex option — it's been well-received across genders without anyone flagging it as leaning hard in either direction.

How long does it last and how much projection does it have?+

Longevity is moderate. The opening is noticeable and bracing, and you'll get solid wear for a few hours before it softens into a quiet, close-skin musk. On clothes it tends to hold longer than on skin. Projection is never massive — this isn't a fragrance that announces itself across a room. Think of it as a personal scent that people will notice up close rather than in passing.

When and where is this best worn?+

Hot weather is where it genuinely shines — spring and summer make up the overwhelming majority of its seasonal reputation. It's built for daytime: casual outings, outdoor activities, the office on a warm afternoon. The clean, inoffensive character also makes it viable year-round indoors or in air-conditioned environments. It's not an evening or occasion fragrance.

How does it compare to other fresh or green fragrances in the same price range?

+

It distinguishes itself from typical aquatics and designer fresh fragrances by favoring natural-smelling greenery — grass, chlorophyll, garden mint — over synthetic ozonic or watery effects. Some community members note that cheaper alternatives exist with comparable freshness and better longevity, so it's worth sampling before committing. What you're paying for is a specific naturalness and quality of blending that's harder to find at lower price points, though whether that justifies the premium is a personal call.

Is this representative of Etat Libre d'Orange's usual style?+

Not particularly. The house is known for challenging, often provocative releases, and You or Someone Like You is one of their more approachable and wearable offerings. If you've been hesitant about the house because of its more eccentric releases, this is a reasonable entry point — it prioritizes being pleasant to wear over making a statement.

Has this fragrance been reformulated since its launch?+

No widely documented reformulation has been flagged by the fragrance community. It remains largely consistent with its 2017 launch profile, which is part of why it retains a strong following among those who sampled it early on.

from $125.00· Checked Jul 6 Compare

$190.00

Typical priceChecked Jul 6

Ministry of ScentTrusted

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$190.00

Typical priceChecked Jul 6

Ministry of ScentTrusted

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We may earn a commission.

Where to buy You or Someone like You

from $125.00 (50ml) · 1 retailer

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100ml

Checked Jul 6

Ministry of Scent

$190.00Buy

Today's best price of $190.00 is about the typical price for this size, based on 38 days of tracking.

50ml

Checked Jul 6

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$125.00Buy

Today's best price of $125.00 is about the typical price for this size, based on 38 days of tracking.

<5ml

Checked Jul 6

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Appears in Collections

Casual & Leisure Fragrances2484 Everyday Fragrances1626 Spring Fragrances543 Summer Fragrances732 Unisex Fragrances3693 Parfum Fragrances1015+ 2 more