Les Liquides Imaginaires 2011 EDP

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Sancti

by Sonia Constant

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Les Liquides Imaginaires Sancti is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Sonia Constant. Sancti opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Lavender, Cardamom, Coriander, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Les Liquides Imaginaires's Sancti carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's proper divisive, isn't it? If you're after a bright, citrus-spiked incense that whispers rather than shouts, Sancti is a masterful, if fleeting, liturgical experience. But if you demand beast-mode projection and longevity, you'll be left feeling short-changed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
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Sancti 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and light, fresh character make it ideal for office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. While suitable for dates, it might lack the 'oomph' some desire, and its lightness makes it less fitting for formal evening events. The refreshing citrus and aromatic elements with subtle projection also make it a decent choice for light activity.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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 kicks off with a zesty, almost effervescent burst of grapefruit and bergamot, brightened by spicy cypress. This energetic start quickly melds into an aromatic heart of lavender, fir resin, and subtle spice, echoing ancient pews in sun-drenched churches. The dry-down reveals a clean, airy incense - more unburnt resin than thick smoke - grounded by a classic amber-woody base of vetiver, patchouli, and cedar, all smoothed out with a hint of musk.

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