Fils de Dieu is a bright citrus gourmand that marries zesty lime and ginger with a comforting steam of rice and a gentle veil of coconut, before easing into soft florals and a quietly sensual base of musk, tonka, leather, and vetiver. It feels like sunshine on skin after rain, equal parts refreshing and cocooning, with a wink of culinary nostalgia that stays transparent rather than sweet, making it effortless for daily wear in warm or cool weather.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2012. Perfumer Ralf Schwieger.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Lime, Ginger flower, Coriander, Shiso
Heart: Rice, Coconut, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine, May Rose
Base: Musk, Tonka bean, Amber, Vetiver, Castoreum, Leather
Story and Positioning
Officially titled Fils de Dieu du riz et des agrumes, this composition takes inspiration from the savory-sweet harmony of Southeast Asian cuisine, translating lime zest, ginger heat, and a basmati-like rice accord into perfumery with ELDO’s playful freedom of spirit. The brand places it in its Fresh family, a category for fragrances that lift the mood with clarity and unexpected twists. If you enjoy the lime and coconut breeze of island-style scents like Virgin Island Water or the cool spice transparency of Un Jardin Après la Mousson, Fils de Dieu offers a more edible, rice textured take on that easygoing freshness.
Bottle and Design
Presented in Etat Libre d’Orange’s clean-lined glass flacon with a polished metal cap, the bottle carries a crisp white label that frames the tricolor cockade emblem and the fragrance name. The proportions feel balanced in hand, the atomizer gives a fine, even mist for precise application, and the clear reservoir lets the pale juice show with understated elegance on a vanity.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Etat Libre d'Orange
Address: 69 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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