75ml

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75ml

RÉGIME DES FLEURS

TEARS

Name: TEARS
Brand: RÉGIME DES FLEURS
Price: 275.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$275

Description

TEARS by Régime des Fleurs is a fragrance designed to evoke the profound emotions of weeping, blending romance with a touch of sadness to create a hauntingly beautiful nostalgia. This scent opens with a bright, subtly spicy blend of green cognac, pink pepper, and mandarin orange flower, setting a fresh yet stirring tone. As it develops, tender lilac takes center stage, unfolding into the soft, powdery nuances of orris and the woody depth of olibanum and frankincense. The dry down settles into a comforting embrace of salty ambergris and skin-warmed musk, leaving a feeling of lightness and clarity. This composition beautifully captures the complexity of emotions, from initial brightness to a gentle, melancholic warmth. Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin.

Scent Profile

Floral

Woody

Musky

Green

Powdery

Fresh

Notes

Top Notes

Green Cognac

Pink Pepper

Mandarin Orange Flower

Middle Notes

Lilac

Orris

Olibanum

Frankincense

Rose Water

Base Notes

Ambergris

Musk

About RÉGIME DES FLEURS

Régime des Fleurs means reign of flowers. Instead of a political and social system ruled by force, we imagine a world of nature, culture and beauty. Founded by Alia Raza, a visual artist turned perfumer, we are known for our conceptual yet classical fragrances in minimalist packaging that references the ornate.

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Perfumers

Mathieu Nardin

Mathieu Nardin is a French perfumer from Grasse, born into a family of fragrance artisans. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, he joined Robertet, where he became known for his elegant, modern style and refined use of natural materials. Nardin has created perfumes for both niche and luxury houses, including Miller Harris, Etro, Memo Paris, and Laboratorio Olfattivo, often drawing on his heritage and love of raw ingredients to craft scents that balance tradition and innovation.

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Alia Raza

Alia Raza is an American artist, filmmaker, and perfumer, and the founder of the niche fragrance house Régime des Fleurs, launched in 2014. Raised in Buffalo, New York, she studied film and fine arts at New York University and Columbia University before gaining recognition in the art world for her video installations, which have been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Berlin Biennale. Her background in conceptual, visually rich storytelling became the foundation for her distinctive approach to perfume-making. Through Régime des Fleurs, Raza has collaborated with master perfumers like Dominique Ropion and cultural figures including Chloë Sevigny to create fragrances such as Little Flower, Rock River Melody, and Tóor-Tóor. Known for blending historical references, botanical inspiration, and sculptural design, her work emphasizes originality over trends, positioning Régime des Fleurs as a brand where contemporary art and luxury fragrance meet.

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Reviews

4.5

Excellent6 reviews

Luckyscent

4.5/5 • 6 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe "Tears" as an ethereal and melancholic lilac fragrance that evokes a sense of nostalgia and vulnerability. It's seen as a beautifully composed scent that balances brightness with a subtle undertone of sadness, making it unique and deeply moving.

Pros

Performance excellence: This fragrance is described as airy, light, and ethereal, with an innocence that is both sweet and pure, showcasing a classic Régime des Fleurs blend of gorgeous naturals that unfold to tell a story.

Quality composition: The blend of lilac and rose is considered divine, with pink pepper adding a spicy interest, and orange and cognac brightening the overall composition.

Unique interpretation of lilac: It presents fresh lilacs on a bed of powdery orris with an airy citrus touch, evoking a profound and almost spiritual essence.

Cons

Situational drawback: While not inherently sad, the lilac note can become increasingly dewy, mimicking wilting petals, which some perceive as a melancholic shift rather than a bright, lasting happiness.

Specific limitation: Some reviewers note that the fragrance tends to sit close to the skin, indicating a more intimate sillage rather than strong projection.

Comparisons

Similar to En Passant by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle: Both fragrances share prominent lilac notes and a fresh, somewhat melancholic floral character.

Vibe & Emotions

Melancholy beauty: Evokes the feeling of being a ghost in an old French castle, crying alone in a lilac garden over past loves, suggesting a deeply introspective and wistful mood.

Nostalgia: For many, the prominent lilac note immediately triggers feelings of nostalgia, particularly for childhood memories or familiar comforting scents.

Vulnerability and introspection: Described as the emotional release after an intense crying session, transforming grief into beauty, or the pure, innocent, and heartbreaking essence of a baby lamb's tear.

Cathartic emotion: The scent is said to embody a swell of emotion, offering depth, clarity, and warmth in every cathartic drop.