Laboratorio Olfattivo 2020 Cologne

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Mandarino

by Jean-Claude Ellena

Laboratorio Olfattivo Mandarino is a Cologne launched in 2020, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. The fragrance opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk.

Our verdict on Mandarino: Favourite

This eau de cologne is happiness in a bottle, delivering an incredibly realistic, juicy mandarin hit. It's a fleeting moment of joy, though; for most, the low longevity is the only real sticking point from an otherwise beloved Ellena creation.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
Mandarino Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 7%
Fruity 33%
Green 10%
Sweet 23%
Warm 2%
Woody 2%
Earthy 0%
Animalic 25%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Fruity
86%
Musky
58%
Soft Spicy
45%
Powdery
44%

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin 100%

Heart Notes

Blackcurrant 100%

Base Notes

Musk 100%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings where a strong scent would be inappropriate. The limited projection and longevity mean it's less suited for occasions requiring a more impactful or enduring fragrance, like formal events or dates.

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About

Mandarino opens with a vibrant, photorealistic burst of mandarin orange, capturing both the juicy sweetness of the fruit and the slightly bitter, verdant essence of its rind. As it settles, a soft blackcurrant note emerges, adding a subtle tangy, almost green fruitiness that complements the citrus. The base is an ethereal clean musk, grounding the composition without overpowering the delicate fruit notes, leaving a trace of natural, understated elegance.

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