Homme
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1989 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Upcycled Mandarin
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An unmistakable, retro power scent that polarises with its nuclear longevity and syrupy, spicy vanilla blast. It's a nostalgic, brazen classic that commands attention and divides opinion.
Don't let the name fool you - this one is a classic bait-and-switch. Advertised as a zesty mandarin, this turns rapidly into a sweet, almond-heavy gourmand. If you're after a citrus bomb, you'll be gravely disappointed. For almond-biscuit lovers, however, you might have found your jam.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 17% |
| Floral | 23% | 18% |
| Fruity | 3% | 11% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 30% | 26% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 10% | 7% |
| Earthy | 7% | 5% |
| Animalic | 3% | 1% |
| Fresh | 16% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense sweetness and warm spicy vanilla heart make this best for cold weather, where its power and richness are comfortable. It can be cloying in heat, but works well in fall and especially winter.
Occasions
Its high projection and strong sweet profile make it too much for the office or sport, but it fits bold casual wear and nightlife. It's polarising as a date scent, memorable but not subtle.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its sweet and gourmand-leaning profile makes it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its cozy warmth is ideal for casual wear and might work for a relaxed date, though its poor longevity noted in reviews limits its versatility.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Orange Blossom, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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