Melancolia
A herbaceous, citrus-tinged woody musk that moves from brisk, rainy-breeze freshness to a soft, suede-like warmth, capturing a contemplative, quietly luminous melancholy.
Perfumer: Undisclosed
Melancolia
A herbaceous, citrus-tinged woody musk that moves from brisk, rainy-breeze freshness to a soft, suede-like warmth, capturing a contemplative, quietly luminous melancholy.
Scent Development and Character
A fresh herbal-spicy elixir that opens with cool aromatic brightness before deepening into a more shadowed, woody-musk mood. Citrus-tinged herbs and brisk spice evoke a rainy, contemplative landscape, gradually softening into a calm, suede-like warmth that mirrors the gentle, introspective side of melancholy.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to reflective daytime wear in mild to cool weather, Melancolia feels at home in quiet urban walks, creative work, or thoughtful office settings. Its airy opening and soft woody-musk drydown make it versatile yet slightly offbeat, ideal for those who enjoy herbal-spicy compositions that remain gentle and unobtrusive while still conveying character. Well suited to spring and autumn’s shifting light, with enough freshness for cool summer days and enough warmth for mild winter, but most at home in transitional, contemplative weather. Sillage: Projects with a light to moderate aura—noticeable in the first hours with its herbal-spicy brightness, then settling closer to the skin as a gentle, intimate trail. Longevity: Moderate to moderately long-lasting, often remaining noticeable for most of the workday as a soft woody-musk veil rather than a heavy presence.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2014, it is presented as Eau de Parfum. No individual perfumer is publicly credited. It comes in a 100 mL bottle shaped by Liquides Imaginaires's design language.
