Admirer
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2006 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mandarine Mandarin
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau (2019) - the Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant coconut-tonka EDT that became JPG's modern signature for men, here translated into a tight three-note pyramid of bergamot, coconut, and tonka bean. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime casual and warm-weather wear. PP markets this as a Le Beau Male dupe; we link it to the current canonical Le Beau (2019) which absorbed the line.
This isn't your average orange scent - it's a peculiar, nuanced blend that some call a masterpiece and others, a mistake. Expect polarising takes on its distinctive 'celery' note; love it or hate it, you'll definitely have an opinion.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 65% | 33% |
| Floral | 10% | 2% |
| Fruity | 30% | 12% |
| Green | 10% | 6% |
| Sweet | 85% | 30% |
| Warm | 45% | 22% |
| Woody | 30% | 5% |
| Earthy | 10% | 8% |
| Animalic | 10% | 3% |
| Fresh | 45% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Bergamot opening over a creamy coconut-tonka heart and base sit firmly in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to deep winter where the lactonic coconut can read out of context.
Occasions
A modern masculine sweet-citrus with intimate sillage fits casual and date wear naturally, with office viable. Lacks the gravitas for formal evenings or the energy for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, amber-spicy character, moderate sillage, and intimate longevity make it better suited for closer encounters like dates or semi-formal events. While unique, its distinctiveness might be a bit much for a conservative office setting, though some found it to be surprisingly subtle in projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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