Les Liquides Imaginaires 2021 EDP

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Bête Humaine

by Amélie Bourgeois

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Bête Humaine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Bête Humaine opens with Chestnut, Mastic, Violet Leaf, and Cumin, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Bête Humaine carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper dark horse. Forget the hype trains, Bête Humaine delivers a unique, earthy forest vibe that's genuinely captivating. Those who get it, adore it, finding comfort and mystery in its woody embrace. Though some find it a bit too wild, it's a divisive gem.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
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Bête Humaine 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm character make it suitable for office wear, though its unique scent profile might be a bit much for some colleagues. It shines on a date due to its sensual and intimate nature, and its relaxed earthiness fits casual outings perfectly. Not ideal for formal events or sport, where its forest-like depth wouldn't quite align.

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

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

Bête Humaine opens with an intriguing blend of violet leaf and warm, slightly nutty chestnut, undercut by a subtle, almost animalic cumin. This quickly deepens into a rich, complex core of labdanum and woody notes like sandalwood and cedar. The drydown reveals a masterful forest floor: vetiver, pine, and papyrus create a damp, earthy, and aromatic finish with a hint of smoky guaiac wood.

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