Âme de Fleur by Liquides Imaginaires: A Floral with Quiet Conviction
Written by Ally Santos
Liquides Imaginaires – a brand that has never pursued spectacle for its own sake. Instead, it treats fragrance as an emotional language, often rooted in mythology and symbolism. With Âme de Fleur, that philosophy feels particularly refined.
Created by Fabrice Pellegrin, a perfumer known for balancing clarity with texture, Âme de Fleur interprets the idea of a flower not as a literal botanical study, but as something more introspective. Pellegrin’s style often leans toward structure and transparency, and here he allows the composition to breathe rather than overwhelm. The result is a floral that feels composed and deliberate.
Part of the Les Eaux de l’Âme collection, Âme de Fleur draws inspiration from the anemone, the mythical flower said to have sprung from Aphrodite’s tears. Love, fragility, and transformation form the emotional framework. Rather than dramatizing those themes, the scent expresses them through subtle contrasts.
The opening is luminous and gently green. Pear lends a soft juiciness that feels clean and modern, accompanied by rose and heliotrope that are airy instead of overtly romantic. There is a quiet freshness here, almost weightless, like early spring air brushing against petals before they fully open.
As it develops, jasmine sambac and tuberose begin to surface. Under Pellegrin’s hand, they avoid heaviness. The florals are creamy but controlled, luminous without becoming indolic or dense. A measured touch of saffron introduces warmth and dimension, adding texture without sweetness tipping into excess. It is in this heart that Âme de Fleur reveals its personality: elegant, steady, and nuanced.
Âme de Fleur explores the softer side of white florals without losing structure. Pear and rose open with gentle freshness before jasmine sambac and tuberose unfold in a creamy, luminous heart. A woody-amber base keeps the composition grounded and quietly sensual. Thoughtful, nuanced, and deliberately restrained, this is a floral that lingers rather than announces itself.
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The base reinforces that restraint. Smooth woods, subtle amber facets, and modern musks anchor the florals close to the skin. Rather than projecting outward with force, the fragrance settles into an intimate warmth. The drydown feels tactile and refined, almost like the softness of fabric warmed by body heat.
Âme de Fleur is not built for instant impact. It rewards patience. On skin, it evolves gradually, revealing different textures over time. On clothing, it becomes softer and more enveloping. The longevity is steady, but the projection remains measured, aligning with Pellegrin’s balanced approach.
In a market saturated with oversized florals and sugary intensity, Âme de Fleur offers an alternative. It shows that white florals can feel modern without sharpness, sensual without excess, and emotional without theatrics.
This is a floral for those who appreciate control and subtlety. It does not demand attention. It earns it quietly.