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Les Liquides Imaginaires · Sold as unisex
Melancolia Eau de Parfum
The quiet intensity of an intellectual’s study, where the sharp scent of citrus pencils mingles with the warm, musky aroma of old books and leather-bound journals.
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Melancolia Eau de ParfumLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessBig Pony 3 · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Melancolia Eau de Parfum by Les Liquides Imaginaires was launched in 2020 and crafted by Amélie Bourgeois. The fragrance opens with a fresh, spicy blend of citrus and green notes that create an immediate sense of clarity and tension. As the scent settles into its warm, musky base, it transforms from a bright, aromatic composition to something more introspective and nuanced, embodying the duality often associated with melancholy. This is not just a fragrance but a narrative journey that captures both the sharpness of reality and the softness of reflection.
Apply this fragrance in light sprays; it develops quickly on skin. The fresh top notes are short-lived but make way for a longer-lasting aromatic warmth that reads well close to the skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Melancolia Eau de Parfum, Les Liquides Imaginaires
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Amélie Bourgeois
From cosmetology student to independent studioAmélie Bourgeois is a French perfumer who discovered her fascination with perfume extracts as a cosmetology student and landed an internship at Cinquième Sens, where she spent seven years developing new fragrances and refining her style.
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Adds amber, woody and balsamic; shares cardamom and musk.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 16%.