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Oil-based perfume
Mellifluence Perfume Imago
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Mellifluence Perfume Imago — a fragrance with character
Mellifluence Perfume Imago is a unisex oil perfume created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with an artistic mood.
It brings together floral, oriental, woody, citrus and balsamic nuances, allowing the scent to unfold in layers and gradually shift its mood.
The fragrance is presented by the British niche house Mellifluence Perfume, founded in London in 2016.
The brand sees perfumery as a form of poetry: its compositions are built around images, contrasts and subtle emotional transitions.
Imago follows this aesthetic, combining a fresh citrus burst, floral expressiveness and a deep resinous-woody base.
The available information does not specify Imago's release date or whether it belongs to a particular collection.
At the same time, the idea behind the fragrance comes through clearly in its name and structure: the composition seems to reveal several sides of a single image, moving from a radiant opening to a more intimate and mysterious finish.
Character and development
On the skin, Imago opens fresh and bright with bergamot, while within the first few minutes the citrus spark takes on the soft white-floral nuance of ylang-ylang.
It then becomes powdery and floral, with the iris bringing a distinctive cool dryness and vetiver adding a greenish, smoky nuance.
In the final stage, iris maintains its connection with the heart, while myrrh gives the composition balsamic depth, a gentle resinous quality and an oriental mood.
The sillage is described as very strong, so the oil perfume is best allowed to unfold gradually: a small amount is enough for the fragrance to make a noticeable presence around the wearer.
Imago will appeal to women and men who enjoy fragrances that are neither overtly sweet nor strictly fresh, but expressive compositions with powdery, woody and resinous facets.
It may be especially captivating in cool weather, in the evening, at a cultural event or whenever you want perfume to become part of your overall image rather than merely a light background.
What to compare Imago with
In its overall floral mood and vintage elegance, Imago can be compared with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, although the Mellifluence Perfume composition places greater emphasis on iris dryness, vetiver and myrrh.
For further exploration, Guy Laroche Fidji and Emanuel Ungaro Diva are also worth considering: these fragrances offer an opportunity to compare different expressions of floral character and discover which nuances resonate with you most.
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