Les Liquides Imaginaires 2017 EDP

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Fleuve Tendre

by Sonia Constant

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Sonia Constant. Fleuve Tendre opens with Mandarin, Pepper, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Petalia, Musk, Animalic, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Suede, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Fleuve Tendre carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is definitely divisive. It's either a beautiful, fresh-spicy-animalic dream or a headache-inducing dirty mess. Tread carefully, it's not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a sensual masterpiece.
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  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Warm
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Fleuve Tendre 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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

While some find it office-appropriate, the prominent animalic and musky notes, coupled with strong performance reported by many, make it better suited for intimate or casual settings. It's often highlighted as a scent for a date or close encounters, rather than formal events or 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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

It begins with a vibrant burst of spiced mandarin, sharp and invigorating yet tempered by a floral rosiness. As it settles, a clean-dirty musk emerges, interwoven with subtle animalic tendrils of civet and suede. The drydown leaves a warm, woody trail of vetiver, patchouli, and a hint of smoky incense, grounded by the creamy sweetness of tonka.

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Where to buy

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