Les Liquides Imaginaires 2016 EDP

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Belle Bete

by Carine Boin

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Belle Bete is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Carine Boin. Belle Bete opens with Rhubarb, Chili, Iris, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Civet, and Castoreum. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Belle Bete carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Belle Bete is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a sensual, alluring animalic, while others recoil from what they describe as sweaty, rubbery, or downright repulsive notes. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Belle Bete Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date

Its moderate performance and polarising animalic notes make it unsuitable for office or formal settings. Reviews suggest it shines best as a 'sexy date smell' due to its sensual character, though its casual appeal is limited.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Belle Bete opens with a spicy, earthy blend of rhubarb, chili, and saffron, softened by the delicate powder of iris and the nutty warmth of hazelnut. The heart reveals a darker, woodier core with vetiver and patchouli, laced with the intriguing bitterness of coffee and a smooth, almost milky cashmeran. As it dries down, a potent animalic base of civet and castoreum emerges, wrapped in suede and musks, lending a raw, primal edge.

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