Les Liquides Imaginaires 2016 EDP

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L’Ile Pourpre

by Nadège Le Garlantezec

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Les Liquides Imaginaires L’Ile Pourpre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Nadège Le Garlantezec. L’Ile Pourpre opens with Angelica, Shiso, Bergamot, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Fenugreek, Fig, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Cream, Cedar, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Les Liquides Imaginaires's L’Ile Pourpre carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper enigma. A divisive but addictive scent, L'Ile Pourpre swings between love-it-or-hate-it, but for those who get it, it's a unique masterpiece that's both challenging and utterly captivating. Just don't expect it to hang around long.
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  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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L’Ile Pourpre 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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its unique, sophisticated profile makes it excellent for dates or evenings out, lending a mysterious aura. The soft projection, though a common complaint, means it could work in an office setting without being intrusive, but its distinctiveness might be a bit much for daily casual wear. It's too complex and subtle for sporty activities.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

L'Ile Pourpre kicks off with a zingy, fresh ginger and bergamot, softened by an unusual shiso leaf. The heart unfolds into a fig that's more tart and earthy than sweet, with a hint of spicy fenugreek. It settles into a creamy, musky base of cashmeran, cedar, and ambroxan, creating a subtly woody, almost boozy warmth that's far from traditional.

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