Les Liquides Imaginaires 2025 Edp

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Upcycled Mandarin

by Carol Belli , Kosuke Minakata

Les Liquides Imaginaires Upcycled Mandarin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Carol Belli and Kosuke Minakata. The fragrance opens with Cardamom, Lemon, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Apricot, and Mahonial, and dries down to a base of Vanillin, Immortelle, Almond, and Vetiver.

Our verdict on Upcycled Mandarin: Statement

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.
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  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Edgy
Upcycled Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18%
Floral 19%
Fruity 11%
Green 6%
Sweet 27%
Warm 17%
Woody 8%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Sweet
74%
Herbal
68%
Fruity
57%
Lavender
57%

Notes

Top Notes

Mandarin 36% Pink Pepper 23% Lemon 22% Cardamom 19%

Heart Notes

Lavender 27% Apricot 27% Mahonial 25% Orange Blossom 22%

Base Notes

Immortelle 18% Cedar 13% Amber 12% Heliotrope 12% Almond 12% Vetiver 12% Vanillin 11% Benzoin 11%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best 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.

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Upcycled Mandarin opens with a fleeting burst of bright citrus and a hint of spicy pink pepper and cardamom. This quickly mellows as the heart notes introduce a soft, herbal lavender and fruity apricot. The dry down is where the real transformation happens, revealing a dominant sweet almond and vanilla, warmed by amber, vetiver, and a touch of heliotrope. The initial citrus promise quickly gives way to a creamy, almost cookie-like sweetness.

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