Les Liquides Imaginaires · 2014 · EDP
Melancolia
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Melancolia, fragrance is a powerful elixir that captures the essence of the soul. Inspired by the musings of Aristotle and the poetry of Baudelaire, this scent embodies the essence of melancholy. It has the power to transport you to a rainy land where your thoughts and emotions are heightened. Melancolia is a sacred disease, a state of the soul that has the power to charm exceptional people. With its delicate notes and ethereal quality, this fragrance can inspire visions of madness and genius. It transcends nostalgia and sublimates the spleen, evoking a sense of longing and mystery. Indulge in the water of the spirit and let the power of Melancolia take you on a journey of self-discovery.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Amelie Bourgeois. A unisex fragrance for spring & summer.
Top notes
the opening- Lemongrass
- Mint
Heart notes
the soul- Ginger
- Cardamom
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Laurel
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Cold sap, crushed leaf, garden after rain.
Textures
- — Wet leaf
- — Cold sap
- — Crushed stem
- — Red velvet
- — Hot milk
- — Stamen thread
Materials
Galbanum · Fig leaf · Bleached linen · Saffron filament · Carnelian · Velvet
Atmosphere
The room
A walled kitchen garden in early May
Weather
The air
Cool damp morning, 12°C
Interior Design
Glasshouse modern
Pale stone, ferns in clay pots, glass house
Season
spring · summer
Wears best in spring and summer.
City Match
Edinburgh botanical gardens in May
Also at home in Kyoto, Stockholm, Isfahan.
Literary Match
Macdonald — H is for Hawk
The Secret Garden — Burnett · H is for Hawk — Macdonald
In one line
Les Liquides Imaginaires
Melancolia — cold sap, crushed leaf, garden after rain.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Melancolia from skin to room.
