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Zeste Mandarine

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Creed Zeste Mandarine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Zeste Mandarine opens with Orange and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Lemon and Mandarin, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Creed's Zeste Mandarine carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive citrus bomb - you'll either love its intensely zesty, summery vibe or find it overwhelmingly synthetic and over-priced. Don't expect subtlety; this is pure, unadulterated orange-lemon energy.
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Zeste Mandarine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Petitgrain54%
Orange46%
Heartas listed
Mandarin61%
Lemon39%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its bright, fresh citrus accords make it ideal for casual summer wear and sports, as it feels invigorating. However, its weak sillage and simple, almost 'air freshener' vibe, combined with the high price point, make it less suitable for formal, date, or even office settings where more nuance is expected.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zeste Mandarine opens with a vibrant, almost aggressively zesty burst of orange and petitgrain, feeling like biting directly into a citrus peel. The heart continues this lemon and mandarin onslaught, maintaining a sharp, bright intensity. As it settles, a clean veil of patchouli emerges, grounding the lively citrus notes with a subtle woody aromatic warmth, although the citrus remains undoubtedly the star from start to finish.

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