Fleuve Tendre

Fleuve Tendre by Liquides Imaginaires is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin, black pepper, cardamom, coriander, cumin and saffron, moves into rose and geranium and dries down to vetiver, patchouli, incense, civet, musk and tonka bean. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Cumin Warm, spicy and unmistakably sweaty. Divides rooms.
Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Civet Sharp, faecal and intense on its own. In trace amounts it makes florals glow.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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