Le Couvent Maison de Parfum 2019 EDT

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Aqua Imperi

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Aqua Imperi is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Aqua Imperi settles into a heart of Myrtle, Citrus, and Lavender. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum's Aqua Imperi carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive freshie, Aqua Imperi is either a sophisticated, natural citrus-herbal blend or an upmarket lemon wipe. Fans praise its naturalness and surprising longevity for a cologne, while others find it too bitter or generic. It's a modern interpretation of a classic cologne style, with a touch of vintage flair.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Energetic
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Aqua Imperi Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it perfect for office or casual wear without being overpowering. The lack of sweetness and strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or romantic dates, though its invigorating quality could work for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Aqua Imperi opens with a sharp, invigorating blast of citrus, reminiscent of freshly snapped tangerine branches, quickly joined by the aromatic, slightly camphorous bite of myrtle. As the initial zest mellows, a refined lavender emerges, lending a subtle, sophisticated floral edge. The dry down maintains a clean, subtly herbal freshness, evolving into a powdery, almost minty coolness that lingers on the skin with surprising tenacity for an EDT.

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