The Perfume Library

Blanche Bête

8.1

Liquides Imaginaires · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête is a unisex scent that pairs milk, jasmine and tuberose with vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa, leaning floral and gourmand. The top notes are milk, Mystikal® and ambrette seed, so it opens creamy and soft. In the heart, frankincense, jasmine, tuberose and Mahonial® build a floral body. The base of vanilla, tonka bean and cocoa adds sweetness, with powdery and synthetic touches running through the texture. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. No single season dominates; fall and spring lead by a small margin. Leisure and daily wear get the most votes. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, though it is classed as unisex. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Milkylicious and Lattafa Her Confession.

Liquide (2022)

8.4

Liquides Imaginaires · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Liquide (2022) is a unisex floral-spicy scent that opens on mandarin orange and saffron, then sweetens jasmine and orange blossom with vanilla, patchouli and white musk. The top holds mandarin orange and saffron, while the heart brings together carrot seed, coriander seed, jasmine and orange blossom. Cistus, white musk, vanilla and patchouli settle in the base. It reads sweet, fruity and creamy, with the spice and oriental tones sitting behind that softness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. Voters most often call it masculine, followed by modern and feminine. Pana Dora Kropp Och Själ and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Dom Rosa

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, spicy and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. The top notes are pear, champagne and grapefruit, giving a fruity freshness with a touch of sweetness. In the heart, Damask rose meets clove and frankincense, so the floral side picks up a spicy edge. The base of cedar, gaiac wood and vetiver settles it onto a woody ground.

Fortis

7.9

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Fortis is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental built around sandalwood, saffron and oud, and it is classed as unisex. Saffron and cumin give it a spicy warmth, while cedar and gaiac wood add a smoky, earthy woodiness. Sandalwood, musk and vanilla soften that edge and settle it onto a sweet, resinous base, and the animal accord gives the scent a darker character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasion votes. Masculine takes the largest share of character votes, though a fair number also call it feminine. Jeroboam Miksado and Proraso Wood and Spice have a close profile.

Sancti

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Sancti is a unisex scent that ties a fresh opening of grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot to a woody, resinous base of vetiver, cedar and frankincense. It lasts and projects at a moderate level. Voters lean slightly towards autumn and spring, though summer and winter also get votes. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and evening following. More voters read it as masculine, but a good share call it feminine. The top is citrus with aldehydes and cypress. In the heart, pink pepper, lavender, cardamom and rosemary add a spicy, green touch. It dries down to vetiver, cedar, patchouli and frankincense, settling into a woody, lightly smoky resin. M. Micallef Jewel for Him and Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man have a close profile.

Bloody Wood

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood is a unisex scent built around violet, red wine and sandalwood, its floral and fruity side balanced by a woody base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Votes on character are split between feminine and masculine, so it sits in the middle of the gender line. It opens with violet, white wine and rose oxide, then turns sweeter in the heart with cherry, raspberry and red wine. Sandalwood, oak barrel and woody notes take over the base, leaving a spicy, smoky trace. Superfumista Poivre Rubis and Exaltatum Ruby Wood have a close profile.

Desert Suave

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Desert Suave is a unisex scent where clove, date and roasted sesame meet, leaning spicy and gourmand. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring a close third. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters split almost evenly between reading it as feminine and masculine. The top holds clove, Italian mandarin orange and Indian cardamom. In the heart, date, rose absolute and African orange blossom absolute build a sweet, floral stretch. The base of Spanish cistus absolute, roasted sesame absolute and Atlas cedar adds a woody, oriental warmth.

Tapis Volant

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets the brightness of bergamot and aldehydes against a powdery, woody base of iris and vetiver. The top is made of aldehydes, bergamot and carrot seed, so the first impression is clean and citrusy. Iris and spices lead the heart, with Mahonial® supporting the floral side. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood and white musk give a woody, creamy footing, while tonka bean and Ambrofix add a little sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile and Ramón Monegal Siesta have a close profile.

Fleuve Tendre

8.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with coriander, saffron and black pepper and settles onto a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next and winter the least chosen season. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. The top notes of coriander, saffron, black pepper, nutmeg and mandarin orange give a spicy, bright start. Geranium and rose water bring a soft floral heart. Vetiver, patchouli and suede build a woody base, with civet and animalic notes adding depth, while aquatic and fruity touches keep it fresh. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson and Penhaligon's Zizonia have a close profile.

Succus

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Succus is a fresh, green and citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the workday; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and only a few choose winter. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and the character votes split evenly between masculine and feminine. The top notes include juniper, cedar leaf, rhubarb and mandarin orange, so it opens herbal and citrusy with a light sweetness. Black pepper and ginger add spice in the heart, and vetiver, Somalian frankincense and Texas cedar give it a woody base. A synthetic touch also runs through the accords.

Île Pourpre

7.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2016

Floral · Green · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Île Pourpre is a green, floral unisex scent built around black fig, iris and frankincense, best suited to fall and spring days. It opens with Italian bergamot, ginger and shiso, a fresh and lightly spicy start that frankincense and angelica seed push towards resin. At the heart, black fig and iris lead while fenugreek and davana add sweetness. The base settles into cedarwood, patchouli, ambroxan and cashmeran, giving a woody foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Houbigant Figuier Noir and Chopard Miel d'Arabie have a close profile.

Beauté du Diable

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Floral · Green · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Beauté du Diable is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, setting floral and green notes over spice and wood. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is almost evenly split, so it sits genuinely in between. The top notes of Italian lemon, coriander, absinth and gin open sharp. Towards the heart, clove, geranium and ylang-ylang add a floral, spicy warmth. In the base, Haitian vetiver, cistus and gaiac wood give the finish an earthy, resinous and slightly smoky weight.

Tumultu

7.2

Liquides Imaginaires · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Tumultu is a unisex fragrance that opens with grapefruit and coconut milk before settling into sandalwood, cedar and patchouli, balancing a fresh side with a sweet one. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall or summer, with winter the least chosen season. It is suggested for leisure, daily wear and the office, and less often for nights out. Votes split evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either. Grapefruit brings a bright citrus freshness at the start, then coconut milk turns it creamy and gourmand. In the base, sandalwood, cedar and patchouli build a woody, slightly spicy and resinous ground. A fruity side and a faintly synthetic sheen also come through in the overall impression.

Fleur de Sable

7.9

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Fleur de Sable is a unisex scent that carries a fresh, spicy opening of vetiver, elemi resin and pink pepper into a soft base of myrrh and iris. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though it also works in summer and winter. Leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It reads more feminine to most voters, though a fair number find it masculine. The opening of vetiver, elemi resin, pink pepper and mandarin orange is fresh, green and citrusy. In the heart, spices, bell pepper and eglantine rose add a floral, spicy turn. The base of black pepper, myrrh and iris settles into a powdery, resinous, woody sweetness.

Peau de Bête

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Spicy · Woody · Animal

Liquides Imaginaires Peau de Bête is a discontinued unisex fragrance that pairs civet, castoreum and leathery notes with cypriol and spices, giving an animal, smoky character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it sits comfortably as unisex. Rook Perfumes Rook and Gini Quality of Flesh have a close profile. The scent as a whole is woody, earthy and leathery. Atlas cedar, Texas cedar, gaiac wood and patchouli build the woody base, while cumin, Madagascar pepper and parsley seed add a spicy edge. Styrax brings a resinous warmth, and skatole and civet sharpen the animal side.

Tellus

6.8

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Tellus is a green, woody unisex scent built around cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes, and it has been discontinued. It opens with cashmeran, Indonesian patchouli and earthy notes. In the heart, lily, costus and moss add a damp, green feel. The base of ambroxan, fir balsam and cistus settles into a resinous, woody finish, with spicy and animal accords staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Pineward Fanghorn II and Byredo De Los Santos have a close profile.

Saltus

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2015

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Saltus is a woody, green and resinous unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits leisure time and evenings best. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Camphor and eucalyptus give it a cool, fresh edge. Cedar leaf adds green, sandalwood the woody body. Frankincense and styrax bring a resinous, slightly smoky depth, while animalic notes and tonka bean lay down a warm, earthy base.

Bello Rabelo

7.0

Liquides Imaginaires · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Liquides Imaginaires Bello Rabelo is a fruity, sweet and spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter days. Most voters pick fall, with winter next, and it leans towards evenings and leisure time. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and it reads somewhat more masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The top is dried fruits and port wine, giving a fruity, gourmand sweetness. In the heart, cistus, balsam and immortelle add a resinous, earthy weight. The base of woody notes, vanilla and benzoin settles it into a warm, oriental finish.

Âme du Cœur

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Liquides Imaginaires Âme du Cœur is a woody, spicy unisex scent that joins the brightness of grapefruit and pink pepper to the sweetness of cocoa and vanillin. It opens with grapefruit, pink pepper and ginger, while cardamom and black pepper give the citrus a spicy edge. In the heart, cocoa and gaiac wood take over and the scent turns softer and sweeter. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, vanillin and cedarwood leaves a powdery, resinous woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans toward leisure and evening wear. Feminine leads the character votes, but masculine is not far behind, so it suits either. Burberry The Beat (Eau de Parfum) and Morph Kolonaki have a close profile.

Phantasma

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Liquides Imaginaires Phantasma is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, with green, spicy and powdery sides that keep it light and woody. Yuzu and ginger bring a bright, slightly sharp edge, while black tea sets it on a dry, clean base. Rice powder adds a soft powdery touch, and woods with Canary Islands juniper give the scent its woody frame throughout. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way. The House of Oud The Time and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.

Melancolia

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Liquides Imaginaires Melancolia is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer, and its fresh, citrusy build suits leisure time and the workday. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick leisure, business and daily wear, with evening and night out further behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, in line with its unisex build. Mint, lemon grass and laurel set the fresh, green side of the scent. Cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, while musk softens the whole. Alongside the citrus and green accords sits a fruity, sweet tone, balanced by a woody base.

Lacrima

7.6

Liquides Imaginaires · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Liquides Imaginaires Lacrima is a green, woody and animalic unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and aldehydes and deepens into castoreum, labdanum and moss. It starts with a sharp, spicy sparkle from pink pepper and aldehydes. In the heart, woods and elemi resin come forward; in the base, castoreum, labdanum, benzoin and moss pull it towards something resinous, smoky and animalic. The overall impression is dry, green and heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a distant last. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is strong too, so it sits comfortably in between.

Lunatique

7.3

Liquides Imaginaires · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Liquides Imaginaires Lunatique is a floral, spicy unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter, easy to wear for leisure or for evenings out. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most call its character masculine or modern. Autumn and winter lead the seasons, while summer comes last. It opens with neroli, pink pepper and juniper for a spicy freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, pear and iris add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base settles on sandalwood, vetiver, leather and oud, giving a woody, smoky, leathery ground.

Buveur de Vent

7.5

Liquides Imaginaires · 2019

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Liquides Imaginaires Buveur de Vent is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start on a woody, smoky, leathery base, and it suits fall and winter evenings best. The top is lavender, juniper, bergamot and tarragon, with cistus and cypress adding to the cool, herbal opening. In the heart, cedarwood, clary sage and galbanum carry the green into a woody line. The base of oakmoss, sandalwood and leather dries down to an earthy, resinous dryness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine, with a classic feel. Caron Yatagan and Lorenzo Villoresi Vetiver have a close profile.