Les Liquides Imaginaires 2018 EDP

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Desert Suave

by Quentin Bisch , Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Desert Suave is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Quentin Bisch and Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié. Desert Suave opens with Mandarin and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Date, Orange Blossom, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Sesame and Cedar. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Desert Suave carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a unique masterpiece of spiced dates and orange blossom that'll transport you to exotic locales. For others, it's a cloying, syrupy mess reminiscent of grandma's kitchen or prune juice. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Exotic
  • Gourmand
  • Sensual
  • Unique
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Desert Suave Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom50%
Mandarin50%
Heartas listed
Date33%
Orange Blossom33%
Rose33%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Sesame50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and gourmand nature make it too distracting for office wear, but its unique character and longevity are perfect for a memorable date or a formal event. It's too heavy for casual daytime use, although some wear it year-round. Several reviewers mention its impressive performance.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Desert Suave opens with a heady, sweet combination of syrupy dates and bright mandarin, quickly warmed by a prominent cardamon spice. As it settles, the scent deepens with a creamy orange blossom and a subtle, nutty sesame, all grounded by a hint of cedar. The overall impression is a rich, gourmand oriental that's both comforting and exotic.

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