Parfum d'Empire 2021 Parfum

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Mal-Aimé

by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato

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Parfum d'Empire Mal-Aimé is a Parfum launched in 2021, created by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato. Mal-Aimé opens with Blackberry and Erigeron (Fleabane), settles into a heart of Nettle and Thistle, and dries down to a base of Iris. Parfum d'Empire's Mal-Aimé carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive beast. You'll either love its sharp, bitter greenness and artful naturalism, or you'll find it utterly unwearable, smelling of pickles, compost, or dried weeds. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Mal-Aimé Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Erigeron (Fleabane)50%
Blackberry50%
Heartas listed
Nettle52%
Thistle48%
Baseas listed
Iris100%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate performance and natural, herbal character make it suitable for casual day wear, especially outdoors in spring. However, its unusual profile and potential for being perceived as 'pickle-like' or 'medicinal' might make it less appropriate for formal or professional settings.

About

Mal-Aimé opens with an unusually tart and verdant burst of blackberry and fleabane, quickly ushering in a distinctly 'wild garden' vibe. The heart is all about the unapologetic greenery of nettle and thistle, sharp, almost medicinal, and wonderfully authentic. As it dries, an elegant orris root emerges, adding a touch of powdery sophistication, grounding the wild, earthy elements without losing its distinctive, unmanicured charm.

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