Best Lunatique by Les Liquides Imaginaires Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Lunatique by Les Liquides Imaginaires is an oriental woody fragrance that blends spicy, fruity, and resinous elements. It opens with sharp szechuan pepper, juniper, and pear, balanced by marigold and blackcurrant. The heart unveils complex layers of carrot seeds, orris, and frankincense, while the base combines leather, ginger, sandalwood, oud, ambergris, tonka beans, vetiver, and musk, creating a rich, multifaceted scent. Those drawn to a spicy yet smooth oriental woody with both fresh and smoky nuances will find Lunatique distinctive.
Sileno by Agatho £254.17
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- cedarwood
- ginger
- green leaves
- szechuan pepper
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
- spicy
Sileno or Silenus in Greek (or faun in Roman) mythology would be a creature of the wild forest – part man part beast. Silenus would accompany and entertain Dionysus in his god’s routines and parties.
The perfume is a sensual but fresh ylang-ylang with a generous crisp spices layer.
Osang by Mendittorosa £262.50
- Key notes:
- fenugreek
- frankincense
- heliotropine
- honey
- incense
- labdanum
- myrrh
- oud
- pepper
- peru balm
- sandalwood
- szechuan pepper
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
‘All the soarings of my mind begin in my blood’
Rainer Maria Rilke
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A perfumed celebration of saints and superstitions, centred around a fierce fenugreek absolute note lavished with singed pyrazines, sacrificial myrrh and mournful molten honey poured over everything like amber rain. Meadow blooms, sticky dark resins, pungent balms and ashen clouds of iris swirl like dramatic weather.
Caelestis by Wesker £183.33
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- cedrat
- frankincense
- juniper
- neroli
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- leather
- woody
This elixir was inspired by the spirit of the celestial heavens. Solar florals, including lily of the valley, neroli, ylang-ylang and mimosa, swirl their sunshine around all within sniffing distance. Day turns to night with the added bitterness of frankincense and juniper wood. Caelestis is a scent that evokes the purity of a clear morning, the promise of a new day, and the boundless freedom of the night sky.
Fauno by Agatho £254.17
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- clary sage
- frankincense
- juniper
- leather
- smoke
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
In Fauno ancient fires reflect off the bronze statures of Roman deities depicting Bacchus feasting in company of fauns, satyrs and nymphs.
The perfume is a smoky echo of the Pompei mysteries lit with torches, perfumed with spicy incense and fragrant herbs.
Still Life by Olfactive Studio £116.67
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- black pepper
- pink pepper
- szechuan pepper
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
A sparkling and festive perfume, Still Life is a celebration of life!
A surprising and radiant perfume that invites you to celebrate in style with a whirlwind of exotic cocktails. The brilliance of Japanese Yuzu, accompanied by a cocktail infusion of rare peppers, rum and warm woods. A stark contrast between ever present freshness and comforting, warm notes. A woody citrus fragrance full of contrasts, energy and sparkle!
Nettuno by Mendittorosa £187.50
- Key notes:
- carrot seeds
- ginger
- orris (iris root)
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
‘I fly
In an intergalactic space
Where gods are dancing…’
From "Neptune’s Flight" by Marco Pesatori, astrologer & poet
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Nettuno is a frozen rose floating amid nebulous musks, blue ginger, translucent blooms and soft embracing leather. Powdered particles of earthy iris and vetiver drift like ash over this perfumed flight of fate and stellar protection.
Perfumer: Amelie Bourgeois.
Pâquerettes (Daisies) by Milleseve £95.83
- Key notes:
- basil
- carrot seeds
- green beans
- hyacinth
- lilac
- pear
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Hands in the soil. Fruits, vegetables and flowers mingle in the joyful disorder of a sun-drenched family garden. Daisy bouquets, juicy mirabelle plums and sweet raspberries. A harvest of crunchy beans and a table decorated with roses, freesias and hydrangeas. A sheen of green: green grass, green beans, green sap.
Isla Bohemia by CARNER £125.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- milky nuance
- orris (iris root)
- pear
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
The wild and free spirit of a lost island captured in a fruity and sweet perfume with notes of icy pear, soft iris and creamy vanilla. Happy and juicy, Isla Bohemia slows its roll into a mellow base of sandalwood and musk.
Eau de Monsieur Patchouly & Reglisse by Féret Parfumeur £75.00
- Key notes:
- licorice
- patchouli
- szechuan pepper
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Feret Parfumeur, a French family business producing toiletries and perfumes since 1865 are launching a classic theme of patchouli and spices but with a contemporary linear architecture and lovely playful licorice twist.
Pear Pavlova by French Cowboy £75.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- meringue
- pear
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Comes on juicy and fluffy before revealing its true character. Co-created by Allie Goodbun, a showgirl at an iconic Parisian cabaret, Pear Pavlova mirrors her qualities as a dancer: the duality of lightness with strength. Aquatic pear and airy meringue are anchored by musky ambrette seed and heady jasmine sambac to give it unexpected va-va-voom.
About Lunatique by Les Liquides Imaginaires
- What makes Lunatique different from these similar fragrances?
- Lunatique combines a complex blend of spicy, fruity, floral, resinous, and leathery notes, creating a multifaceted oriental woody profile. The fragrances listed share some individual notes but typically focus more narrowly on fresh, smoky, powdery, or sweet accords, lacking Lunatique’s full layered complexity.
- Are any of these fragrances good for someone who likes the spicy aspect of Lunatique?
- Yes, several options highlight spicy notes similar to Lunatique’s szechuan and pink pepper. For example, Sileno and Still Life emphasise fresh peppery spices, while Osang and Eau de Monsieur Patchouly & Reglisse bring smoky and resinous spice with animalic or licorice elements.
- Which fragrances here would suit someone who prefers a fresher, less intense scent than Lunatique?
- Sileno, Caelestis, Still Life, and Isla Bohemia offer fresher and lighter interpretations with shared notes like blackcurrant, neroli, or pear, but without Lunatique’s heavier leathery, smoky, or resinous base.









