Upcycled Mandarin by Les Liquides Imaginaires bottle
Les Liquides Imaginaires

Upcycled Mandarin

3.3/5 · 60 votes Unisex 2025
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Mahonial
Base notes
Vanillin

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.4/5
Day67
Night25
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Our take

The first spray is a bright, sunlit walk through a grove where Italian mandarin and lemon are still warm from the morning heat. Green mandarin adds a leafy bite, while pink pepper and cardamom give the citrus a gentle, dusty kick that keeps it from feeling like a basic fruit salad. It smells like a clear day spent outdoors, the kind of air that feels clean and energizing without any heavy weight.

Lavender and orange blossom enter with a soft floral hum, joined by a fuzzy apricot note that brings a gentle sweetness. Mahonial adds a modern, clean edge to the heart. As the scent settles, immortelle and heliotrope offer a dry, hay-like warmth, while almond and vanillin provide a creamy, gourmand touch that stays close to the skin. The cedar and Haitian vetiver anchor the blend so it lingers through a long afternoon without ever expanding beyond a personal space.

It is a fragrance that feels crafted for someone who enjoys the complexity of a niche composition but wants to wear it during active hours. The amber and benzoin give it a resinous depth that suggests quality, yet the overall impression remains light and approachable. You get a scent that evolves from sharp citrus to a soft, herbal sweetness, perfect for keeping your personal atmosphere pleasant and

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