Mal-Aimé

Mal-Aimé by Parfum d'Empire is an intensely green, herbal aromatic that captures the essence of wild gardens, dried herbs, and rustic earth. It opens with a sharp, acidic green note reminiscent of nettles, celery, and pickle juice, creating a bold, almost medicinal freshness. As it evolves, it smooths into a dry, powdery, and lightly violet-iris dry down, with a distinct herbal depth that recalls sages, juniper, wildflowers, and even crushed tea leaves. The fragrance is notably restrained in sillage, with a moderate presence that lingers for a moderate duration—though some note it fades quickly. The experience is transformative, capturing the melancholic beauty of summer's end: fleeting, intimate, and deeply evocative, like a preserved memory of spring fields and sun-warmed grass. It's not floral, not sweet, and not overtly masculine or feminine, yet it holds a quiet, artful elegance that appeals to those drawn to unconventional perfumes that feel authentic and intellectual.