Mandarine Citron Cèdre by Yves Rocher bottle
Yves Rocher

Mandarine Citron Cèdre

3.9/5 · 490 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.1/5
Sillage2.1/5
Day99
Night7
Summer100
Spring57
Fall26
Winter19
Our take

A single spritz of Mandarine Citron Cèdre is like slicing a sun-warmed clementine over a freshly planed cedar plank in a French farmhouse kitchen. The opening is bright and zesty, with mandarin and citron offering a tart, slightly aldehydic fizz that feels more sharp than sweet. Within minutes, the citrus softens and the cedar emerges, but it’s a polite, powdery wood rather than a resinous or smoky one. The dry down is a clean, faintly dusty whisper of citrus peel and light sawdust. This is a simple, linear composition built for immediate refreshment, not for depth or drama. The performance numbers speak plainly: longevity barely hits two hours, and sillage stays close enough that only you and your hug circle will notice. That makes it a perfect desk drawer spritz for hot summer mornings or a post-shower pick-me-up in spring. It feels genuinely natural and unpretentious, like a niche-coded drugstore gem rather than a mainstream blockbuster. Ideal for someone who wants a fleeting, cheerful scent without demanding attention. Skip it if you need projection or substance for evening wear. After all, can a lemon wedge really hold the room for four hours?

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