It's Essential Eau de Parfum bottle It's Essential
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2023 Year 2025
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Upcycled Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle Upcycled Mandarin

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Our Verdict - It's Essential
This is a solid, mass-appealing freshie that punches well above its weight class. A divisive opening quickly gives way to a sophisticated, versatile scent that’s an absolute steal for the price.
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Our Verdict - Upcycled Mandarin
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 17%
Floral 24% 18%
Fruity 10% 11%
Green 8% 5%
Sweet 21% 26%
Warm 12% 16%
Woody 10% 7%
Earthy 3% 5%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 20% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
It's Essential EdP
Upcycled Mandarin EdP

Notes

Accords

It's Essential Upcycled Mandarin
100%
Citrus
100%
77%
Aromatic
46%
62%
Sweet
74%
49%
Herbal
68%
60%
Woody
49%
Lavender
57%
48%
Fruity
57%
52%
Floral
54%
50%
Warm Spicy
52%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
77%
46%
Sweet shared
62%
74%
Herbal shared
49%
68%
60%
Lavender shared
49%
57%
Fruity shared
48%
57%
Floral shared
52%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
52%

Performance

It's Essential Upcycled Mandarin
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

It's Essential

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile make it highly suitable for the office and casual wear, with many reviewers explicitly recommending it for daily use and work environments. While generally versatile, its fresh character pushes it slightly into warmer weather and less formal settings.

Upcycled Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

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

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Lavender, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

It's Essential
Upcycled Mandarin
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