Heritage
A house, in its own words
The story of Les Liquides Imaginaires begins not in a lab, but in a Parisian art gallery. In 2011, designer Philippe Di Méo presented an olfactory installation that featured fragrances meant to evoke the sacred, mystical, and carnal. The response was so powerful that he partnered with fragrance industry expert David Frossard to turn the concept into a full-fledged perfume house, officially launching in 2012. The house was born from a desire to return perfume to its original, almost magical state: a tool for transformation, communication, and spiritual connection. Their first collection, the 'Trilogie des Eaux-Delà', set the tone with scents named Sancti, Fortis, and Tumultu. This debut immediately established their reputation for high-concept perfumery that challenges and enthralls.
At its core, Les Liquides Imaginaires believes perfume is a substance for the imagination. Each fragrance is a key, designed to unlock new states of being, memories, or fantasies. The house's creative process is driven by powerful symbols and universal archetypes, from the sacred wines of the gods to the untamed nature of mythical beasts. They organize their creations into thematic trilogies, allowing them to explore a single concept from three different olfactory perspectives. This isn't just about smelling good; it's about using scent to alter your perception and pass from the material world to an imaginary one.