Eau de Parfum2016
L’Ile Pourpre
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Les Liquides Imaginaires  ·  Sold as unisex

L’Ile Pourpre

The arrival at a hidden island retreat, where the air is filled with the spicy aroma of ginger and figs, yet grounded by the earthy richness of woods.

4.111,593 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicymuskywoodyamberaromaticfruity
L’Ile PourpreLuxury · $250+
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate31% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak15%
Moderate47%
Long lasting23%
Eternal8%
SillageModerate30% say strong or enormous
Intimate19%
Moderate51%
Strong18%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine10%
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Unisex62%
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Feminine28%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, L’Ile Pourpre by Les Liquides Imaginaires is a complex interplay of fresh spicy and musky notes crafted by perfumer Nadege Le Garlantezec. The fragrance opens with the zesty freshness of ginger and bergamot, which contrasts beautifully against the warmth of fig and the earthy richness of cedar and patchouli in the base. It's a composition that feels both invigorating and comforting, capturing the essence of an unexpected island oasis where spices mingle with powdery musk.

How to wear it

Apply L’Ile Pourpre to pulse points for an intimate experience — it reads best close to skin. The fresh top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so rely on the musky base notes to carry the scent through the day.

Fig. 01 — L’Ile Pourpre, Les Liquides Imaginaires

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Nadège Le Garlantezec portrait
03 · The nose

Nadège Le Garlantezec

Short formulas, dreamlike worlds

Nadège Le Garlantezec studied chemistry before pursuing perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles.

42fragrances
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Designer Les Liquides Imaginaires

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With Les Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa Millésimé

Adds citrus, rose and champagne; shares cedar.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.11/ 5 · 1,593 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 9%.

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