The Afternoon of a Faun
Etat Libre d'OrangeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
The Afternoon of a Faun vs. Le Mat
Le Mat rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Afternoon of a Faun | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ralf Schwieger | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Afternoon of a Faun
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Herbal
Earthy
Mossy
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Le Mat
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Herbal
Patchouli
Woody
Sweet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlack PepperCinnamon
CloveBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
ImmortelleRoseIncenseOrris RootJasmine
Algerian GeraniumRose
Base
OakmossBenzoinLeatherMyrrh
Spanish ImmortelleCashmere WoodPatchouli Leaf
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Afternoon of a Faun | Le Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
What makes Le Mat worth your attention is the geranium. It doesn't soften the way you'd expect in a rose-patchouli base. It pushes back. The result is a fragrance that smells confident without being.Le Mat