The Afternoon of a Faun
Etat Libre d'OrangeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
The Afternoon of a Faun vs. Contre-Jour
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Afternoon of a Faun | Contre-Jour | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2026 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ralf Schwieger | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Afternoon of a Faun
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Herbal
Earthy
Mossy
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Contre-Jour
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Rose
Woody
Tobacco
Floral
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlack PepperCinnamon
Immortelle
Heart
ImmortelleRoseIncenseOrris RootJasmine
RoseNarcissus
Base
OakmossBenzoinLeatherMyrrh
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Afternoon of a Faun | Contre-Jour | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
A chypre that challenges expectations. The immortelle opens with herbal, slightly medicinal warmth, almost bitter at first contact. Oakmoss and myrrh anchor the drydown.The Afternoon of a Faun
This one doesn't try to charm you on first spray. That curry-bright immortelle hits hard and it knows exactly what it's doing. By the time the rose and sandalwood settle in.Contre-Jour