Les Liquides Imaginaires 2020 EDP

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Melancolia

by Amélie Bourgeois

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Melancolia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Melancolia opens with Lemongrass, Cardamom, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Suede and Musk. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Melancolia carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is an absolute head-scratcher. Despite the name, it's a surprising burst of fresh spice and aromatic greenery. Some folks adore its unique, uplifting character, while others find it harsh and compared it to industrial cleaners. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it scent.
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Melancolia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom25%
Ginger25%
Lemongrass25%
Mint25%
Heartas listed
Bay Leaf100%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Suede50%

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
Also Works:
Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Given its fresh spicy and aromatic profile, it suits casual and sporty settings well. However, its divisive nature and sometimes 'harsh' perception mean it's less ideal for formal or intimate date situations, and moderate for the office.

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

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Melancolia opens with a startling hit of fresh ginger and spicy cardamom, quickly joined by the zing of lemongrass and the cool, clean bite of mint. As it settles, bay leaf adds an aromatic depth, underpinned by a soft, almost 'fizzy' musk and a subtle suede accord that smooths the edges. It’s an intriguing blend of bright and grounding notes, creating a fresh spicy aura with an unexpected twist.

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