Melancolia by Les Liquides Imaginaires bottle
Les Liquides Imaginaires

Melancolia

3.7/5 · 55 votes Unisex 2014
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day74
Night11
Spring100
Summer93
Fall52
Winter19
Our take

Melancolia presents a crisp mint leaf that feels cool against the skin, supported by a bright bergamot that lifts the opening without turning sharp. The ginger in the heart adds a gentle heat that keeps the mint from feeling one-dimensional, while the laurels bring a green, slightly resinous texture that grounds the citrus. Musk sits underneath everything, softening the edges so the spices do not feel exposed.

The scent stays present through a morning walk or an afternoon outdoors, moving with the body rather than projecting outward to fill a space. It holds its shape through several hours before the mint and ginger recede, leaving the musk and green wood to carry the remainder of the wear. The sillage stays near the wearer, noticeable to someone standing close but never announcing itself across a room.

It suits clear days when the air feels fresh and the light is steady, the kind of weather that invites a lighter touch in what you wear. The ginger and mint feel at home in that setting, the laurels adding just enough depth to keep it from feeling like a simple citrus spray. It works for someone who wants a green aromatic that does not demand attention, the musk making it easy to wear through a stretch of daytime plans

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